
Data Analyst Apprentice
About us:
Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
About the role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Data Analyst Apprentice to join our first Data Analytics Apprentice Academy in Slough. As an apprentice you will be involved in supporting our business transformation team by working with data-driven decision-making by assisting in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of critical data.
This Level 4 Apprenticeship is designed to provide hands-on experience in data analytics and you will contribute to key projects and initiatives across our business. You will be rotated through our various information domains: quality and engineering, manufacturing performance, market performance and sales and delivery performance. This will give you the knowledge to understand how…
- Location
Berkshire - Employer
QA Apprenticeships - Provider
QA - Wages
£11.54 per hour - Level
Higher Level 4 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Opportunity Details
About us:
Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
About the role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Data Analyst Apprentice to join our first Data Analytics Apprentice Academy in Slough. As an apprentice you will be involved in supporting our business transformation team by working with data-driven decision-making by assisting in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of critical data.
This Level 4 Apprenticeship is designed to provide hands-on experience in data analytics and you will contribute to key projects and initiatives across our business. You will be rotated through our various information domains: quality and engineering, manufacturing performance, market performance and sales and delivery performance. This will give you the knowledge to understand how critical data is in our decision making to drive our business forwards.
Responsibilities:
- Use tools such as SharePoint, Power BI and Databricks (SQL, Python) to perform basic data analysis.
- Create visualisations and dashboards to communicate insights effectively.
- Support the development of regular and ad-hoc reports for business.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to understand data requirements and business challenges.
- Participate in meetings and workshops to gather feedback and refine analytical outputs.
- Communicate findings in a clear and accessible manner to non-technical audiences.
- Manage key projects from conception through to completion. Ensuring key milestones are hit and project delivers objectives on time and within cost.
Desirable skills:
- Have a keen interest in data analysis and a desire to learn.
- Committed to learning and working at the same time.
- Advanced MS Office skills.
- Decision making ability and good influencing / team working skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Driving licence and own vehicle (due to location of the office).
Entry requirements:
Standard entry:
- Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship/A-levels/BTEC, etc)
- OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role)
Plus:
- 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above
- Experience with using Excel and Microsoft products (or similar)
You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.
For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9am – 5pm.
What we offer:
- Education: You will be enrolled onto the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship standard which will be delivered remotely by our training partner QA.
- Learning opportunities: Gain practical data analysis skills and learn from experts around you.
- Rotations: You will have the opportunity to rotate across different teams to broaden your knowledge and skills
- Professional development: Develop professional skills such as writing, communication, time management, and teamwork.
- Impactful work: Contribute to enhancing revenue, delivery performance, efficiency, technical reputation, and customer satisfaction.
Future prospects:
By the end of this 2-year Level 4 apprenticeship, there may be the option to progress onto higher level apprenticeship qualifications.
About QA:
Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.
Interested? Apply now!
Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.
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