At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.
In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.
We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.
Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.
We are now recruiting for a Business Analyst to join our IT department.
You will support the development of new and existing technology products through analysis of organisational efficiency, business models, workflows and data while helping the company to manage, change and plan for future in line with business strategies.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm and the salary is up to £52k depending on experience.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.
Why Join Us?
We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
- Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
- 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
- Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
- Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
- Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
- Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.
The main duties of the role are:
- Conduct business process modelling to analyse and address complex business problems.
- Translate intricate user requests into clear, actionable business needs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project milestones and prioritize requirements.
- Deliver essential elements of systems design, such as data migration rules, business rules, wireframes, and other detailed deliverables.
- Facilitate design sessions with implementation teams to define objectives and scope for business systems.
- Create high-quality reports, instructions, specifications, and flowcharts to support project goals.
- Analyse and interpret data related to colleague and customer behaviour to inform decision-making.
- Evaluate risks, predict potential issues, and provide proactive solutions.
To be effective in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience of working in a business analyst role, within a busy IT department.
- Demonstrated experience in collaborating with UX teams and converting wireframes, mock-ups, and other design artifacts into detailed user stories.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex business processes.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and end users.
Previous experience of working in a sales and operations environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.
We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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