Business Analyst

Location: Trafford Park

Business Analyst
Reporting to:
Logistics Excellence Manager

The Role
As our Business Analyst, you’ll turn operational data into clear, meaningful insight that supports better decisions across our waste management operations.

You’ll extract and combine data from internal systems, analyse business performance and present your findings in a way that is easy for non-technical stakeholders to understand. Working closely with operational teams and managers, you’ll help identify trends, highlight opportunities for improvement and provide evidence-based answers to key business questions.

This is a hands-on, data-focused role for someone who enjoys working with numbers and can connect analysis to real operational and commercial outcomes. Joining Panda at an important stage of growth, you’ll help us move from data to insight—and from insight to action.

What You’ll Be Doing
As Business Analyst, you’ll be responsible for:
Extracting, consolidating and analysing data from internal business systems
Working with large operational datasets to identify trends, patterns and performance issues
Translating complex information into clear and concise reports for non-technical stakeholders
Working with managers and operational teams to understand their reporting and information needs
Providing analysis to support operational, financial and strategic decision-making
Combining information from different systems to create a complete view of business performance
Responding to ad hoc requests and providing clear, evidence-based answers to business questions
Highlighting areas where performance, efficiency or service delivery could be improved
Contributing to the continued development of reporting and analytical capabilities across the department

What We’re Looking For
To succeed as Business Analyst, you’ll need:
Previous experience in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst or similar data-focused role
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and working with large datasets
Experience using Power BI or another business intelligence or reporting platform
The ability to explain data and findings clearly to a non-technical audience
Strong organisational and time-management skills
The ability to prioritise competing requests and adapt in a fast-paced environment
A positive, collaborative approach and a willingness to support continuous improvement
Commercial awareness and an understanding that effective analysis should lead to better business decisions

It Would Be an Advantage If You Have

Experience working with logistics, transport or waste management operations
Experience analysing large operational datasets
An understanding of customer service standards and service-level expectations
Basic knowledge of health and safety requirements within a transport or depot environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Business Analyst to become a trusted source of insight and contribute directly to the ongoing growth and development of Panda.

We are Panda. We value waste.
We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering…