Data Scientist

PE Global International; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Data Scientist for a leading multi-national Manufacturing client based in Desford. This is an initial 12-month contract on site, working five days a week with typical hours from 08:00 to 16:00 and a flexible start window between 07:00 and 16:00.

The role requires 3–5 years’ experience in Python, R or SQL, strong data visualization skills (Power BI/Tableau), and proficiency with PowerApps, SharePoint and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in data science or a related role.
• Proficiency in Python, R or SQL.
• Strong data visualization skills (Power BI/Tableau).
• Experience with PowerApps, SharePoint and Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain dashboards and reports for the team.
• Create, clean and analyse datasets using reliable data capture methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into data solutions.
• Extract information from internal systems using SQL or EDFL for Power BI inputs.
• Develop lean data processes and data structures in internal systems.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data Visualization

Power BI

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or related field

Tools

PowerApps

SharePoint

Tableau

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***