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Apprentice Data Scientist (Degree)

 

 

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join our apprenticeship programme here at Yorkshire Water!

 

We have an exciting opportunity an Apprentice Data Scientist to join the Central Control Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

 

 

Salary & Benefits

 

  • Salary: £24,309 per annum
  • Extras: Annual incentive bonus, 25 days holiday +bank holidays and wellness day
  • Pension: Up to 12% Company contribution
  • Life Insurance: 4 times pensionable salary
  • Work type: Permanent: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
  • A great benefits package: choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
  • Retail savings scheme
  • Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

 

 

Location: Hybrid- this role involves a mixture of working from our Head Office and working from home. Please note currently our Head Office is based in Buttershaw, Bradford but moves to Leeds Valley Park Summer 2026.

 

 

Program Support:

 

 

  • Carefully selected training providers to deliver the specialist knowledge related to your role
  • A mentor who is an expert in your field to support you through your apprenticeship
  • Access to the Funded Learning Team who provide specialist support to you throughout your apprenticeship journey
  • Development opportunities in line with the apprenticeship progression plan along with additional extracurricular activities to enhance your employability skills and personal brand

 

 

What we do:

 

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

 

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

 

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Our People team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

 

 

Where you fit in:

 

As a Data Scientist Apprentice working within Central Control you will spend time with a variety of Intelligence Analysts and Optimisation Specialists to monitor, analyse and present data to maintain the safety and optimisation of our sites and processes.

 

This will include building your competence in:

 

  • Identifying poor performing wastewater assets through analysis of predictive performance indicators, historical data analysis and monitoring data.
  • Making performance data available to stakeholders (e.g. River Health, Wastewater Operations, and external contractors and consultants)
  • Liaison with compliance and policy teams to help develop and standardise procedure to ensure compliance to procedure and consistency of service to maximise success rate/incidents avoided.
  • Engaging internal stakeholders within the organisation to communicate progress, performance and recommendations for improvement
  • Scenario modelling/ forecasting, utilising new systems and technology to improve understanding of risks, building in site knowledge and root cause insights.
  • Understanding our central systems and processes so that we can provide a centre of excellence with respect to alarm and SCADA management. To ensure we meet our compliance, pollution and optimisation targets.
  • Working closely with Business Team Leaders and other business representatives to ensure that system configurations are optimised and data records are effectively maintained and where appropriate amended in a timely fashion.

 

 

What you will study:

 

As a Data Science Apprentice you will study the level 6 Data Science Degree Apprenticeship with specialist Tech training provider QA. The Apprenticeship is delivered virtually through live webinars, 1-2-1 coaching and on the job learning. The Data Scientist Standard supports Apprentices in their ability to work in a team to find ways to improve an organisation's processes. For further information, visit the link below:

 

 

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0585-v1-1

 

 

What skills & qualifications you will need:

 

  • To hold  5 GCSEs or equivalent grade 4 and above/ A-C including English, Mathematics & a Science subject.
  • To hold or be predicted 3 A-levels or equivalent qualifications in any three subjects including an I.T. or a Business Studies related subject.
  • A flexible approach to working including the ability to work within a 24/7, 365 days per year control facility (a requirement to work unsociable hours on a rota basis will be required towards the end of the Apprenticeship and once qualified).
  • An ability to work in a fast paced environment demonstrating resilience and an ability to respond to changing situations.
  • Effective communication, team working and interpersonal skills.

 

 

Timescales to consider

 

 

Adverts close 12th April 2026

 

 

Assessment Centres held on the 20th April with interviews to follow.

 

 

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

 

 

If you’ve got an interest in and want to learn more about out Apprenticeship programme and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

 

 

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

 

 

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

 

 

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

 

 

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

 

 

No agencies please.

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: - 

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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