About the Role

This opportunity sits within our Operations function and supports a growing portfolio of data-driven improvement projects across Customer Services and Sales & Demand Planning. The role has been created to strengthen internal analytical capability and help teams turn data into practical improvements across day-to-day operations.

As our Graduate Data Analyst, you’ll help improve visibility, decision-making and performance across key operational processes. This role is ideal for someone who already has a foundation in data analytics and is looking for the chance to apply those skills in a live business environment where insight can quickly become action. Based on the business rationale, the role is focused on improving analytical capability and supporting a pipeline of data-led operational improvement initiatives.

What’s in it for you?

The Opportunity:  

You’ll join a role designed to build analytical capability across the business while giving you exposure to genuine operational challenges and improvement initiatives. From day one, you’ll work on live projects that matter and contribute to how we manage service, reporting and planning performance.

You’ll support and contribute to a range of important initiatives including:

  • Order Book Management
  • Power BI Dashboard development and reporting
  • Delivery Performance Live Reporting
  • Performance Metrics and Standardisation
  • Identification of Automation and AI opportunities across processes

You’ll also have the opportunity to complete a newly formed Level 4 AI and Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship, giving you a strong platform for both technical development and future progression.

The Rewards:

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

  • Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
  • A company pension contribution of up to 10%
  • Private healthcare for you, with the option to add family
  • Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
  • Global Income Protection (PHI)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
  • Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
  • Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:

This role is designed as a development opportunity, giving you exposure to a broad operational environment while working on real business priorities. Supported by a mentor, you will identify key learning goals which align to your specific career goals and skills requirement. You’ll be part of a business that values learning, collaboration and continuous improvement, with structured support and development from the outset.

Your Skills and Experience

The Skills:

You’ll gain hands-on experience in data analysis, reporting, insight generation and business improvement in a role that connects analytics to real operational outcomes. You’ll also develop your understanding of how data supports service, planning and performance improvement across the wider business.

Why Join Us

The Future: 

This role offers an excellent foundation for a longer-term career in analytics, operations and continuous improvement within a global organisation.

What we need from you?

We’re looking for someone with a background in data analytics, or a closely related discipline, who is eager to turn data into insight and insight into action. You’ll be naturally curious, enjoy solving problems and want to make a genuine contribution early in your career.

You’ll likely bring:

  • A solid grounding in data analytics and an interest in using data to improve business performance
  • Curiosity around reporting, systems, data visualisation and automation
  • The confidence to work across teams and translate analysis into practical insight
  • A proactive attitude and the drive to take ownership of your development
  • Good communication skills and a collaborative way of working
  • A genuine interest in building a career in analytics, operations or continuous improvement

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

About Sika

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries, produces in over 400 factories, and approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

At Sika, we combine expertise, innovation and teamwork to help build the modern world. Our products support projects and industries ranging from homes and infrastructure to renewable energy, transport and advanced manufacturing.