Data Science Apprentice

Hitachi Vantara Corporation
Cheadle
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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Hitachi Rail is driving the Mobility Transition - helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, seamless and sustainable transport. Our mission is to deliver superior, original technology and products for mobility projects around the world. Our products are designed to make sustainable mobility a reality across all areas of the global railway sector.

Everything that we do at Hitachi Rail is underpinned by our values;

Wa (Harmony):We need to show respect to our colleagues, our suppliers, our clients and our stakeholders. We show respect to earn respect.

Makoto (Sincerity):We should act with integrity in all we say and do, this shows that we are sincere in holding to our stated values. We maintain fairness in all our dealings; our reputation is founded on how we go about our business.

Kaitakusha - Seishin (Pioneering Spirit):We lead with ambition, seeking new challenges; we are not afraid to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of our business.

At Hitachi Rail you will have the opportunity to contribute to society through the development and delivery of superior, original technology and products that power sustainable connectivity.

Data Science Apprenticeship

Location:Manchester

Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through your qualifications, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry leading environment?

This exciting Software Engineering Apprenticeship, specialising in Data Science, will offer the chance to immerse yourself in the software world from day one. You will learn all of the skills needed for a successful career as a data scientist as well as the wider business knowledge that will help you to thrive in a corporate setting.

You will be a member of the Software Development team based at our site in Cheadle, near Manchester, working with members of the data science team in London and internationally.

Key responsibilities:

  1. Develop algorithms to manipulate and understand data from railway assets or internal business data
  2. Create dashboards to visualise the output from data investigations and manipulations
  3. Work within a wider software engineering team to support from a data science perspective
  4. Work on both larger projects as well as investigative spikes to understand the art of what is possible


You will also require keen skills in internal and external stakeholder engagement as well as cross-functional engagement and presenting.

Degree Apprenticeship Programme:

Through our degree apprenticeship, you will be getting to understand engineering from the ground up with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry. As aData ScienceApprentice,you will be studying towards aBSc in Digital and Technology SolutionsatManchester Metropolitan Universityfollowing the Data Science pathway.

Developed in collaboration with leading employers, this Tech Industry Gold accredited, and award-winning programme, integrates the best of an academic IT education with practical work-based learning.

The programme's broad purpose is to develop apprentices to evaluate, initiate, create and support business solutions using digital technology. Apprentices learn a broad set of skills and knowledge across the main areas of the digital and technology landscape enabling them to understand the complexity of information systems, systems development, data, cyber security, business organisation, IT project management and computer and network infrastructures.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. A self-starter who is able to manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in engineering and Hitachi Rail. Successful candidates will show self-discipline and an aspiration to achieve a degree qualification.

Entry Requirements:

  • Be 18 or older
  • Applicants should have a minimum of 104 points at A2 (grades BCC) or an equivalent, e.g. BTEC DMM.
  • You will also need GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent - or must complete Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications alongside the apprenticeship.

We will evaluate any applicants who do not have these qualifications, but have relevant workplace experience.

Closing date:Our applications will close at 11.59pm onSaturday 31st May 2025,this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year.

The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK.

Our commitment
We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Flexibility
Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs atHitachi Rail Careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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