About this role
About Bodycote
At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.
The Role
As a Digital OpEx Business Analyst, you’ll analyse operational processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement and automation. You’ll develop and maintain reporting dashboards, KPI trackers, and data visualisation tools while supporting digital transformation and Operational Excellence initiatives across multiple departments. You’ll gather, interpret, and present business data to support decision-making, work closely with stakeholders to understand operational requirements, and help standardise reporting solutions that improve visibility and reduce manual effort. You’ll also contribute to process mapping, SOP creation, continuous improvement activities, and the automation of repetitive reporting tasks, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems while supporting training and adoption of reporting tools across operational teams.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Advanced Excel expertise, including lookup functions, dynamic arrays, dashboards, and VBA automation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with operational KPIs and reporting
Experience with Power BI, SQL, scripting, or other reporting/visualisation tools
Ability to communicate complex data clearly to operational stakeholders
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
A continuous improvement mindset with exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence principles
Previous experience in Business Analysis, Reporting, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement roles
Experience within manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments (desirable)
Exposure to automation or coding for repetitive task reduction (desirable)
Relevant qualification in Business, Data, Analytics, Engineering, IT, or similar (desirable)
What’s In It for You
Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
Exposure to international projects and change initiatives
A supportive, inclusive culture where your development matters
The opportunity to help shape the next chapter of our business
Competitive salary and benefits package
Location & Work Pattern
This role is based in Macclesfield HQ, with a hybrid working pattern. Some travel may be required depending on business needs.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to join Bodycote and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ethnic origin. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.