Data Scientist

PE Global (UK); Desford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Data Scientist for a leading multinational manufacturing client in Desford. This is a 12‑month on‑site contract, working 5 days a week, with a pay rate of £19.13 PAYE or £26.20 Umbrella.

You will build and maintain dashboards in Power BI, analyse datasets, and work with Purchasing and cross‑functional teams to deliver data‑driven insights. Proficiency in Python, R or SQL and experience with PowerApps, SharePoint and Tableau/Power BI are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of data science experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Python, R or SQL for data analysis.
• Strong statistics and data visualization skills.
• Experience using PowerApps, SharePoint and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain live dashboards and reports for the team.
• Prepare datasets using safe data capture methods and PowerApps.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and cross‑functional teams to derive insights.
• Extract information from internal systems using SQL or EDFL into Power BI.
• Develop lean data processes and document findings for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Train team members on new tools and reports and stay updated on trends.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data visualization

Communication

Collaboration

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Mathematics

Tools

PowerApps

SharePoint

Tableau

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Data Scientist for a leading multi-national Manufacturing client based in Desford.

This is an initial 12 months contract position working on site 5 days a week.

Pay rate is £19.13ph PAYE or £26.20ph Umbrella.

Generally 08:00 – 16:00

Flexible start available between:

07:00 – 16:00

Working day:

7.5 hours worked

30-minute lunch break

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain visually insightful live dashboards and reports along with continuously seeking to improve / create processes where needed to be used by the team.
• Create, clean and analyse datasets using safe reliable data capture methods where needed using tools such as PowerApps.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and cross functional team members to understand customer requirements, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate data solutions
• Extract information from internal systems using SQL or EDFL to push information into Power BI
• Ensure projects are as lean as possible to ensure maximum transactional lean savings
• Create and format data structures within safe databases and or internal systems such as SharePoint and Snowflake
• Use techniques and coding within power query such as append tables, create joins etc to ensure as much data cleansing and data formatting is completed to ease processing time within power BI
• Incorporate several types of Dax formulas within power BI to enhance & measure the data to meet customer requirements.
• Continuously enhance data collection, storage, and analysis methods.
• Document and train team members in use of new tools and reports, ability to convey complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Stay updated on emerging trends

Education/Experience

• Minimum Required Experience 3 to 5 years
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or SQL.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Highly competent user of PowerApps, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office packages
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Presenting technical results clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Working with teams across departments to achieve data-driven goals.
• Curiosity: A passion for exploring datasets and asking the right questions.

Top Candidate Will Also Have some of the following skills/experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or related field
• Experience in a similar role or a strong portfolio of data science projects.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***