Technical Data Analyst
- Posted 19 March 2026
- LocationSpalding
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Internal
- Reference051005
- Job FunctionOperations
- Expiry date 31 March 2026
Job description
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
What you’ll be doing
As Technical Data Analyst, you will support the delivery of the site complaints and microbiological systems and to deliver the required information and reports in relation to them.
- Troubleshoot the data capture system performance on a day-today basis and write/introduce new procedures as required to ensure that there is no break in data records and data integrity is always maintained
- Collate and report on compliance with the complaints and microbiological systems to ensure that these manufacturing unit processes are always audit ready
- Allocate each customer complaint to the appropriate person for action and track its progress through the process to ensure that complaints are dealt with in a timely manner and in accordance with the procedures
- Collate, analyse and present technical reports or answers to ad hoc questions to provide internal and external stakeholders with the appropriate level and frequency of information required to deliver their objectives
- Actively manage the technical databases, both day to day and ongoing developments, to ensure data accuracy, ability to deliver reporting requirements and forward planning to update in line with operational or technical requirements
- Attend established business networks across the Business Team, internal forums and customer meetings to share the requested results and analysis
- Update all raw material information systems to ensure that the latest information is available to anyone who interrogates the system
- Maintain Greencore and customer central key performance indicators to ensure that reporting requirements are compliant with the appropriate protocols and support in the preparation for and the delivery of such information during technical audits
Colleagues whose roles are at risk of redundancy and who meet essential role criteria will be given priority consideration for this role.
Colleagues in central/support functions whose roles are at risk of redundancy and who accept a new role can continue working from their current location, in accordance with our location guidance, where feasible. The exception to this would be if a colleague accepts a role that requires in-person attendance at a specific location e.g. a Finance colleague who accepts an operationally focussed Finance role. All other successful applicants will be expected to attend work at locations where roles are based. Location expectations and any associated working arrangements will be discussed and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process.
What we’re looking for
We’re not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.
- Knowledge of databases and data analysis techniques and competent with large and complex data sets
- Is an experienced problem solver with proficient decision-making skills
- Experienced with an advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and ability to learn new systems quickly
- Knowledge and experience of statistical process control techniques
- Demonstrates high-level written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in chilled food manufacturing would be an advantage but is not essential
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- Holidays
- Competitive matched pension contributions
- Life insurance up to 4x salary
- Company share save scheme
- Greencore Qualifications
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.