Data Scientist

Leeds, Kent
1 year ago
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The Role

An Engineering company who specializes in real time condition monitoring solutions require a Data Scientist to join the team and extract meaningful insights from highly complex datasets. The company have a diverse client base spanning across a wide range of safety critical industries.

Job/Company Features

Highly progressive role in a growing company
Diverse role responsibilities & client base
Work with modem technology
Innovative and impactful involvement with real world solutions
Part of a Global organization
Constant focus on innovation and development
Essential Experience

Degree educated in: Mathematics, Data, Software or other relevant field
Proficient in Python or R
Proficient in SQL
Experience with Data Visualization tools such as: Plotly, PowerBI, Tableau etc
Location

Leeds, Hybrid after the initial settling in period (2-3 days per week in office)

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 per year dependent on experience

Closing date is the 16th of December 2024

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for the Data Scientist, please apply via the link through the website/job board. Call the consultant by the number on this page (Dan, (phone number removed).

Key words

Electronics Engineer, Electronic Product Development, Electronic Systems, Systems Engineer

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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