Data Analyst

We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands. With over 2,600 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful. Nine times accredited as a Top Employer, we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Fleet Performance and Contracts Team as a  Fleet Data Analyst. 

At EMR we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. We’re therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.

About the role

Reporting to the Fleet Performance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting EMR’s fleet performance improvement initiatives by developing systems, processes and tools for collection, evaluation, interpretation and reporting of data. Using data interrogation methods and software (Microsoft Power BI and Office), you will explore trends and data across our Fleet systems to generate regular reports that will show progress against fleet performance KPIs and support our engineers on the ground in understanding and investigating processes, operations, systems and faults.

Key responsibilities include:

Gathering fleet performance data and indicators to identify trends and inform key metricsProactively engaging with Fleet, Operations and Performance teams to ensure accurate, quality data setsInterrogation of data across systems to ensure accurate and consistent inputCreating and managing KPI and performance data metric dashboard and status reports, reviewing industry best practice to improve and automate the reporting processPromoting intelligence sharing and best practice across user group forums through data inputSupporting fleet asset management and maintenance processes by undertaking periodic audits and deep dives involving interrogation of the asset management systemProviding data and analysis to inform supplier improvement initiatives and warranty claims

About you

To be successful in this role you will have proven relevant experience in data collection, processing and analysis using relevant IT systems. You will also be:

A great all-round communicator, with ability to present data effectively in a variety of formats, including written reports and presentations Able to work closely and collaboratively within a team and build relationships with business stakeholders Fluent in Microsoft Office and Power BIHighly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workloadMotivated to learn business systems and processes to support data and information gathering and reporting

Experience of remote condition monitoring and asset management systems is preferred but not essential.

Whilst a rail or similar engineering industry background is desirable, we would welcome your application whatever your background, as long as you can demonstrate an aptitude and motivation to learn our systems and processes and a great data skillset!

As well as a competitive salary, we’ll also offer you:

An excellent defined benefit Railway pension scheme32 days’ holiday in the first 2 years; moving up to 34 days’ thereafterFree First Class duty travel on the EMR networkFree standard leisure travel on the EMR network and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK & LNER and 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc partner and dependants)Friends and Family discounted tickets on the EMR networkVarious training opportunitiesEmployee benefits portal with access to generous discounts, Cycle 2 Work Scheme …and many more!

This position is based in our Derby Head office, but we've adopted a flexible hybrid working model that creates the opportunity to work in your own way at home but also provides great spaces for in-person collaboration.

We are open minded to applications from people who wish to have flexible working. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Ready to take on this exciting opportunity? Submit your online application form and upload your CV. As we operate a blind screening process please remove all personal information including your name from your CV. 

Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Department: Managerial/Administration

Salary: circa £32,000 dependent on experience + free train travel + hybrid working