Data Assistant

Are you ready to join the UKs biggest independent drainage specialist

Who are we And why you should work for us

Sapphire Utility Solutions are currently looking for an experienced Data Assistant to join the team on our Seven Trent contract working out of our Derby office. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to specialise in a niche role where you will be trained within the drainage field you will be working closely with the Team Manager.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:00 per week

Salary: 30000 - 32000 per annum

Location: Derby Derbyshire

About the Role:

Overview

We are seeking a detailoriented and analytical Data Administrator to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is confident working with large data sets understands porta packs and is highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. The successful candidate will play a key role in organising analysing and presenting data to support business performance KPI tracking and strategic decisionmaking.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Administration

• Manage update and maintain data within porta packs and other internal systems.
• Ensure data integrity accuracy and consistency across multiple platforms.
• Perform regular audits to identify gaps errors or discrepancies.

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop and maintain dashboards trackers and reports to monitor KPIs and business performance.
• Analyse trends variances and patterns to provide actionable insights.
• Prepare numberheavy datasets for review by leadership and wider teams.

Presentation & Documentation

• Create professional visually clear PowerPoint presentations to communicate data findings.
• Produce Excel reports charts and pivot tables to support metrics forecasting and trend review.
• Summarise complex data into meaningful insights for nontechnical audiences.

Performance & KPI Tracking

• Assist in reviewing and refining business KPIs.
• Monitor performance indicators and highlight areas requiring attention.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and provide relevant data solutions.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience working with porta packs or similar data management tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP formulas charts conditional formatting).
• Confident using Microsoft PowerPoint to present data effectively.
• High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to work with large volumes of data.
• Excellent organisational and timemanagement skills.

Desirable

• Experience in data administration reporting or performance analysis.
• Knowledge of KPI frameworks and performance management tools.
• Ability to explain data insights clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Personal Attributes

• Naturally analytical with a passion for numbers.
• Curious and proactive in identifying trends and insights.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident communicator with strong data storytelling ability.
• Reliable methodical and highly organised.

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

About Lanes:

At the Lanes Group we believe firmly in looking after our people and our customers. Its a big part of who we are. Its also one of the reasons that we have a 200 million turnover over 2000 staff and a network of depots across the country.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please

Required Experience:

Junior IC