Data Engineer – Delivery & Enablement

Screwfix
Yeovil
2 weeks ago
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At Screwfix, data is at the heart of how we understand our customers and power smarter decisions across Marketing, CRM and Digital. As our Data Engineer – Delivery & Enablement, you will play a pivotal role in making sure the right data solutions are delivered in the right way, at the right time.

This is not just a hands on engineering role. You will own the end to end pipeline of data and analytics demand, shaping requirements, prioritising delivery and ensuring solutions are engineered to a high standard and delivered reliably against business SLAs. Acting as the key interface between Marketing, CRM, Digital, BI and Data Engineering, you will translate business outcomes into scalable, supportable data products that genuinely move the dial on performance and customer experience.

You will design and build robust batch and streaming pipelines, transform complex datasets into usable, high quality models, and uphold the standards that keep our data estate secure, compliant and future ready. If you are equally comfortable writing SQL, shaping delivery plans and influencing stakeholders across a matrix environment, this is a brilliant opportunity to combine technical depth with real commercial impact within our CRM & Data Operations team at our Head Office in Yeovil.

What's in it for you?
  • Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
  • 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
  • Flexible hybrid working from our Yeovil Head Office
  • Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
  • EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
  • Up to 14% employer pension contributions
  • Life cover up to 4x your salary
  • Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
  • 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q
Responsibilities
  • Pipeline Demand Management & Delivery Ownership - Own and manage the pipeline of data and analytics demand, translating into engineering work. Defining functional and non‑functional requirements. Prioritising and tracking delivery from intake through build, validation, and sign‑off
  • Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Liaison - Act as the primary liaison with Marketing, CRM, Digital, and BI teams. Translate business outcomes into scalable, supportable data solutions.
  • Data Engineering (Hands‑On) - Design, build, and maintain batch and streaming data pipelines. Assemble and transform large, complex datasets to meet analytical and operational needs. Build and maintain analytical data models with consideration for performance, usability, and scalability
  • Data Quality, Standards & Governance - Enforce delivery and engineering standards. Own and maintain core data documentation. Support GDPR and data governance requirements, including data retention and housekeeping.
  • Cross‑Platform & Downstream Coordination - Liaise with downstream platforms and responsible engineers across: Braze, Tealium, Power BI, group data lake / analytics platforms
  • Risk, Issue & Vendor Coordination - Identify, elevate, and coordinate resolution of delivery risks and blockers
  • Platform Evolution & Change - Support ongoing platform and process evolution. Track delivery tasks and dependencies. Document agreed patterns, standards, and ways of working. Help ensure continuity of delivery during periods of change.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience managing data delivery demand in a cross‑functional environment
  • Comfortable balancing throughput, prioritisation, and technical quality
  • Strong SQL skills for development, validation, and troubleshooting
  • Working knowledge of:
  • Data warehousing and ETL / ELT patterns
  • Structured data formats (JSON, XML, event schemas)
  • Analytics and visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Python or similar languages used in data processing
  • Strong communicator able to bridge technical and non‑technical teams
  • Delivery‑focused, pragmatic, and organised
  • Comfortable balancing hands‑on engineering with coordination and facilitation
Financial wellbeing
  • Wagestream access to track earnings and save
  • Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
  • Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
  • Cycle‑to‑work scheme and savings on bikes
Every day benefits
  • Career progression and development programmes
  • Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
  • Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

Please let us know at if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.


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