In order to develop relevant and transferable skills, you will be enrolled onto a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship, which will support you as you grow in your role. This part-time study will provide you with the opportunity to apply your learning to real-life business projects. The placements you complete will give you a broad view of the business and help identify your strengths, with the support of a designated placement mentor. Placements may include:
Supply Chain: This is a large and important function within the business, covering the inbound supply of components all the way through to delivery of finished products to our customers. Supply Chain uses vast amounts of data to ensure that we get our products where they need to be, at the right time, in the most efficient way: from suppliers receiving purchase orders, to the business receiving the components, through to having a finished product produced, packed, and distributed from our warehouse. Some areas within the Supply Chain that you would experience are (but not limited to) Purchasing, Material Control, Continuous Improvement, Logistics and Warehousing.
Marketing: In the marketing rotation you will be part of a high-performing team that manages all aspects of the marketing mix for a market-leading brand. In a highly varied placement, you could support one of the many digital projects across the business, learning how we use data to understand customer behaviours, use insights from data to create new products and expand into new markets, and how we maximise the sales and profitability of our products.
Customer Service: In Mira Service, you will have insight into the true voice of our end customers. In this rotation, you will gain an understanding of all aspects of the Service function and how data plays a critical part in us delighting our customers. In this placement you will be supporting projects in (but not limited to): new service introductions, resource optimisation for our Service Engineers and our Contact Centre teams, and analysis on product failures and customer issues, working with our Continuous Product Development team so that we can drive improvements in reliability and performance of our products.
Throughout each of the placements you will have the opportunity to be involved in:
The gathering and cleaning processes for data from various sources, ensuring data integrity and quality The interpretation of results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to more complex statistical analysis Identification of data quality issues and the proposal of data cleansing and enhancement solutions to ensure data is fit for purpose
Interpretation of results using different analytical and statistical techniques to identify patterns, trends, correlations, and anomalies, and extract meaningful insights Identification of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and development of metrics to track and measure business performance
Development and maintenance of visualisations and dashboard reports to tell a focused story
Following organisational data governance, including policies on data access, sharing, dissemination and protection
Application of fundamental principles of data ethics and privacy under supervision
Personal and professional development is at the heart of a career at Kohler Mira. Regular time for self-reflection and review, and one to ones with your manager will be in place to support you. You will also be able to access, and utilise, our comprehensive Associate training courses and materials. This will support you to regularly review your strengths and areas for development, and for two-way feedback.
Training:Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship standard.Training Outcome:Opportunities for further education if successful at gaining permanent employment Employer Description:Kohler Mira encompasses 3 successful brands: Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup. We have a strong history of apprenticeships and we offer valuable training and experience which benefit both our businesses and the individuals working towards them.
From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.
If you are enthusiastic, ambitious and driven, we challenge you to join our apprenticeship programme as a Data Analyst Apprentice, become a part of our ever-growing apprenticeship scheme, and take advantage of the opportunities we provide to develop your skills.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Patience....Read more...
Continuous improvement sits at the heart of how we work. As an Improvement Practitioner Apprentice, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals to identify inefficiencies, streamline processes and put sustainable changes into action that enhance performance and value.
This exciting role involves applying Lean, Six Sigma and project management principles to analyse problems, map processes and deliver measurable results. You’ll gather and interpret data, use root cause analysis techniques, and take part in workshops that bring colleagues together to share ideas and develop new solutions.
Experience comes from variety. You’ll have the chance to work across different business areas - from production and planning to logistics and project support - building a clear picture of how each team contributes to our shared success. It’s a mix of analysis, collaboration and creativity that makes a real impact on how we operate.
Throughout the programme, support will come from mentors, line managers and our Early Careers team, helping you grow in confidence, develop technical capability and strengthen your professional judgement.
By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have a solid understanding of how data-driven decision-making supports operational excellence and continuous improvement across the business. Training:As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll study for the Level 4 Improvement Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard through PMI (Process Management International).
Training is delivered through a blend of virtual learning and onsite sessions at Devonport, giving you the chance to apply theory directly to live business challenges. Training Outcome:By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to take on roles such as Continuous Improvement Analyst, Operational Excellence Coordinator or Business Improvement Specialist.
Upon programme completion, you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £36,000.
You may also have the opportunity to pursue further qualifications, including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or higher-level apprenticeships, to continue your professional development and progression.
From there, your development doesn’t stop. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go. Employer Description:Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.
We provide through-life technical and engineering support for our customers’ assets, delivering improvements in performance, availability and programme cost. Our c27,700 employees deliver these critical services to defence and civil customers, including engineering support to naval, land, air and nuclear operations, frontline support, specialist training and asset management.
We also design and manufacture a range of defence and civil specialist equipment, from naval ship and weapons handling systems to liquid gas handling systems. We also provide integrated, technology-enabled solutions to our defence customers in areas such as secure communications, electronic warfare and air defence.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working....Read more...
