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National IT Data Specialist


Company : Aldi UK


Location : Atherstone, England


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Aldi UK Atherstone, England, United Kingdom Join or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for theNational IT Data Specialistrole atAldi UK Aldi UK Atherstone, England, United Kingdom Join to apply for theNational IT Data Specialistrole atAldi UK This range is provided by Aldi UK. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay rangeAn exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the NIT SCM Forecasting team as Specialist on an 18-month fixed-term contract. As an NIT Specialist you will be responsible for providing technical support for a range of business-critical forecasting applications and services used by colleagues from the operational side of the business. These applications and services are utilised by teams from within Store Operations, National Supply Chain and regional Trading and Warehouse teams. As well as daily business as usual technical support, you will be required to collaborate with relevant business stakeholders to assist with requirements gathering, low-level SQL development, testing and documentation of ad hoc and quarterly application releases. There will also be the requirement to provide ad-hoc support for processes associated with Forecasting and Replenishment SAP systems. If you possess an aptitude for programming and web design to a high standard, this is a great opportunity to further develop existing skills. If you’re a hardworking individual that’s ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today! Your New Role: Provide 2nd level support to both regional and centralised users from the operational business Be responsible for investigating, prioritising and resolving issues based upon business impact and urgency Gathering requirements, low-level SQL development, testing and documentation of ad hoc and quarterly application releases Provide data analysis where necessary to support incident investigation and resolution Liaise with and escalate to other National IT teams and International IT (IIT) departments, as well as wider business teams, as required, to ensure timely resolution of reported issues Prepare appropriate communication and documentation such as stakeholder updates, version release notes and technical support documents About You: IT background (e.g. working in development environment, IT support, data analytics) Strong experience with Microsoft SQL scripting Advanced MS Excel experience Data modelling and Data Validation experience Experience of interpreting business requirements into technical solutions The ability to interact with the operational business and other departments, translating technical concepts and problems into business language The ability to apply themselves technically Excellent listening, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Excellent problem solving skills, with a solution-oriented mindset An enthusiasm for technology, whilst being customer and business focused Logical and efficient work ethics, with a keen attention to detail An ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively An ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks whilst under pressure What You’ll get in Return Salary starting £36,765 rising to £53,200 Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working 18 month FTC 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays In office flexi-time Full training provided Private employee medical insurance after 4 years Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year Long service rewards Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16) *You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location *Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect. If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today! Seniority levelSeniority level Associate Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Information Technology Industries Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aldi UK by 2x Get notified about new Information Technology Specialist jobs inAtherstone, England, United Kingdom . 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