Junior Analytics Engineer

Forge Holiday Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday provider in Chester is seeking a Junior Analytics Engineer to join their Data & Analytics team. This role focuses on delivering clean, scalable data models and impactful dashboards. Candidates should have hands-on experience with SQL and an understanding of data pipelines, particularly using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. The company offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and various employee benefits including generous holiday allowances and development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

33 days holiday plus extra for long service

Your birthday off

2 paid volunteering days

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Exclusive holiday discounts

Wellbeing perks, gym access

Training & development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide clean, tested, transformed and modelled data.
• Deliver impactful data products and dashboards using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Maintain existing data products and pipelines.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Embed data visualization best practices.
• Contribute to squad initiatives aligning with business goals.
• Investigate and correct data quality issues.

Skills

Hands-on experience with SQL

Exposure to data pipelines

Understanding of analytical data modelling

Experience with Power BI

Foundational Python skills

Interest in data engineering

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Launch Your Data Career as Our Newest Junior Analytics Engineer!
Not your average data role. This is where strategy meets impact🚀

Why You’ll Love It Here:
At Forge Holiday Group, we don’t just do holidays, we create unforgettable experiences. With powerhouse brands like Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays and Bachcare in New Zealand, we’re 1,700+ strong and driven by four values: One Business One Team, Keep it Simple, Grow & Learn, Sustainable Impact.

This is your chance to join our Data & Analytics team, where data isn’t just support - it’s strategy. We’re the team that turns raw numbers into actionable insights, using modern tools, collaborative thinking, and a bold approach to problem-solving.

About The Role

We’re looking for a curious, data-driven problem solver who’s ready to learn the ropes of analytics engineering. As part of our growing team, you’ll help deliver clean, scalable data models and dashboards that inform pricing, customer personalisation, demand forecasting, and operational optimisation. This is a hands-on role designed to give you real experience while you develop your skills with guidance from senior engineers.

What Can We Offer?

• 💰 Salary - £25,000 to £35,000 per annum
• 📍 Location - Hybrid working with at least 2 days/week in our Chester HQ
• 🧠 Culture - Curious, collaborative, and always evolving. Fresh ideas and smart thinking are welcome here.
• 📊 The Work - Real analytics engineering. You’ll help build dashboards, data products, and pipelines that drive decisions across the business.
• 🚀 Development - Mentorship, structured career pathways, ongoing training, and hands-on experience with modern Microsoft-based tools

What You’ll Do

• ➡️ Provide clean, tested, transformed and modelled data in a way that empowers end users.
• ➡️ Deliver impactful data products and dashboards with support from senior team members, using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI
• ➡️ Enhance and maintain existing data products and data pipelines progressively taking on more responsibility as skills develop.
• ➡️ Being able to communicate effectively with stakeholders to share and promote the good use of data.
• ➡️ Embed data visualization best practices, including data storytelling, ensuring insights are impactful and actionable.
• ➡️ Contribute to the creation of squad initiatives, aligning them with business goals.
• ➡️ Investigate and correct data quality issues.

If You’ve Got

• ✅ Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases (SQL Server or similar)
• ✅ Exposure to building or supporting data pipelines and transformations (Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, SSIS, or equivalent)
• ✅ A solid understanding of analytical data modelling (star schemas, facts & dimensions)
• ✅ Some experience with Power BI - reports, datasets, or basic DAX
• ✅ Foundational Python skills
• ✅ A genuine interest in data engineering and analytics, backed by learning through projects, training, certifications, or on-the-job experience

…then we’d love to hear from you!

Forge Holiday Group Benefits

• Annual STIP Company-wide Bonus performance-based bonus
• 33 days holiday (incl. bank hols) + extra days for long service
• Your birthday off
• 2 paid volunteering days
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave - (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at 100% pay)
• B Corp certified, we care about people & planet
• Exclusive holiday discounts for you, friends, and family
• Wellbeing perks, gym access at HQ, health cash plan
• Training & development to keep you growing

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re at our best when everyone can bring their authentic self to work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, recognising the power of diverse perspectives. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, our team will be happy to help.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply now and help shape the data future of one of the UK’s leading holiday providers!