Degree Apprentice - Data Analyst

About us

Alfred H Knight are an independent provider of inspection and testing services. Established in 1881, AHK operates in more than 40 countries with a well-earned reputation for providing reliable, professional services. We provide specialist services for a wide range of commodities within base and minor metals, steel raw materials, ferroalloys, precious metals, platinum group metals, industrial minerals, solid fuels and fertilisers.

Our clients include miners, smelters, refineries, traders, financial institutions and government bodies. We maintain rigorous quality standards to ensure that our operations provide the highest level of services to our clients.

We achieve this through compliance with industry standards and regulations for laboratory, inspection and quality management, including ISO: IEC 17025, 17020, 9001, 14001 and 45001. Our people are our finest asset and as a truly global company, we value diversity, and respect people from all backgrounds.

What is on offer?

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Data Analyst Apprentice to join our IT team based in Prescot. Are you highly self-motivated and ambitious to build excellent data skills in a growing business with global opportunities whilst working towards your IT degree? Come and talk to us about your future!

Do you have what it takes? 

Based in our global headquarters, your typical work will build through the Apprenticeship to include:

• Responding to data requests in a timely and efficient manner. 

• Cleansing, processing and managing real-world data in [near-] real time. 

• Interrogating data using multiple tools and techniques in order to generate value 
for your internal and external clients. 

• Collaborating with colleagues across the data team, IT team and the wider 
organisation. 


Desired skills 


• Strong communicator including verbal communication and listening 

• Ability to work independently whilst being a strong team member 

• Highly numerate/mathematically capable 

• Basic programming and/or SQL preferable 

• Spanish, French and/or Mandarin language skills would be highly beneficial

Personal qualities 


• Be genuinely passionate about data and data science, and its value 

• 'Right First Time’ mindset 

• Attention to detail 

• Enthusiasm to learn new & challenging skills 


Desired qualifications 


• Five GCSE Grade C/5 or above including Maths, English and Science 

• A Level(s) or equivalent in IT, Maths and/or Science(s) 


Future prospects


Our need to be smart in our use of data and the associated challenges are only going to grow, so after your successful Degree Apprenticeship, become a ‘go to’ person on data in our organisation. 


Things to consider 


• Must be at least 18 years old by start of Apprenticeship 

• Regular salary reviews building to Data Analyst salary by the end of 
Apprenticeship, subject to required performance. 


What are the benefits?

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme. 


Closing date: Friday 8th July 2022. 


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