Ashtead Technology has recently deployed NetSuite OneWorld globally, and now seeking a talented Applications Analyst to join the team and help ensure the smooth performance, continuous improvement, and strategic evolution of our digital platforms.
You’ll play a crucial role in supporting the delivery, maintenance, and enhancement of our key platforms. You’ll act as 1st & 2nd line support and be the bridge between business needs and technical teams, ensuring applications are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and optimized for performance. Working closely with end-users, developers, and vendors you will ensure applications are effectively serving the business

Day to day you’ll be involved in:

• Investigating, diagnosing, and resolving application related issues.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for platform changes or enhancements.
• Coordinating system updates, patches, and upgrades with vendors or technical teams.
• Assisting in application testing, implementation, and user acceptance
• Supporting incident management & identifying issues or inefficiencies in platform workflows and recommend solutions.
• Maintaining application documentation, configuration records, and user guides.
• Monitoring application performance, availability, and usage metrics to ensure optimal operation.
• Conducting data analysis and reporting to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Staying informed of application updates, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.

WHAT EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:

This is a role for someone who wants to develop their knowledge and skills, who is ambitious for personal growth and who in turn wants to help Ashtead Technology grow and develop.

What else will ensure success in this role?

• Proven experience as a Applications Analyst, Business Analyst, Platform Analyst, Support Analyst or similar role.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms, SaaS tools, or enterprise applications. Previous experience with NetSuite or ERP’s is highly desirable, but not essential.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI).
• Familiarity with application support processes and ITIL practices.
• Understanding of integration tools, APIs, or middleware.
• Basic project management or change control experience.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

WHO WE ARE:

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.
Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

• Proven experience as a Applications Analyst, Business Analyst, Platform Analyst, Support Analyst or similar role.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms, SaaS tools, or enterprise applications. Previous experience with NetSuite or ERP’s is highly desirable, but not essential.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI).
• Familiarity with application support processes and ITIL practices.
• Understanding of integration tools, APIs, or middleware.
• Basic project management or change control experience.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills