Job Description

ABOUT PICKERING

The Pickering Group Ltd is a multinational group of electronics manufacturers headquartered in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex in the United Kingdom with operations worldwide. The Group is comprised of three companies Pickering Electronics, who manufacture reed relays, Pickering Interfaces who manufacture switching systems and Pickering Connect who manufacture the supporting cables and connectors.

Pickering employs around 500 people across two manufacturing facilities in the UK and the Czech Republic, and over nine direct sales and support offices located throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. All three companies have a reputation for producing innovative high-quality products for the test and measurement industry, which focuses on the production of equipment designed to identify, measure and regulate manufacturing processes. This is a market that is seeing considerable growth due to the rate of new technology and innovation, global regulation, and the growing complexity of electronic products.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN A JUNIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ROLE AT PICKERING

To support data-driven decision-making across the Pickering Group by generating actionable insights, maintaining data quality, and ensuring accurate reporting. This role will develop and refine business analytics through SQL, Excel, and BI tools, while collaborating closely with the Business Systems team and other stakeholders to meet organizational data and reporting needs.

Key Responsibilities

Generate, maintain, and refine regular business reports using SQL and Excel. Assist in the creation and deployment of BI dashboards and analytics tools. Collaborate closely with internal teams to understand and document their reporting needs. Support data quality, validation, cleansing activities, and identify and resolve data issues. Perform data import/export and automation tasks, including mass changes, using SQL and Python where applicable. Provide first-line support for data and analytics-related inquiries from end-users, escalating issues when necessary.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

GCSE Maths & English C or above.

Experience:

Demonstrable experience using Excel, SQL, and familiarity with at least one BI reporting tool.

Skills/Competencies:

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and ability to translate data insights for stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Python/API for data import/export tasks. Prior experience with Sage, Salesforce, or Qlik.

Key Skills

Competent in working with SQL queries, databases and implementing scripts for data manipulation Ability to interpret and present analytics to users with varying levels of technical understanding. Initiative-taking and problem-solving mindset. Accuracy and attention to detail

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM PICKERING

People are at the heart of Pickering. We believe that each employee contributes directly to Pickering's growth and success, in return we offer:

A competitive salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Buying and selling holiday. Employees can buy up to 10 days. Life Insurance x4 annual salary Corporate membership at the local gym and spa A thorough induction program, including a Pickering Pal being assigned to you to ensure you feel welcome and to check in on you during your probatio Regular reviews and performance related pay increases (subject to business conditions) Employee wellbeing and mental health support Wellbeing Program with Spa Medical Paid company social events such as a summer festival and Christmas party Career progression Training programmes Sponsoring further education Salary sacrifice car scheme Potential for Worldwide Business Travel (role dependent) Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person