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Data Scientist (6710)

Cromwell Tools Export
Leicester
2 weeks ago
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No matter where you are in your career – or where you want to be – we’re here to create a great place to work where you can grow, perform and love what you do. At Cromwell, we’re all individuals, with unique backgrounds and personalities. But we have one thing in common: delivering exceptional service for our customers. And we do this through our purpose of Keeping Industry Working .
We now have a fantastic opportunity available to join us as a Data Scientist within our Data department.
As a problem solver with a creative approach to data solutions & who is passionate about developing successful data solutions, the Data Scientist will work with business stakeholders to implement data-driven projects & workflows within the business.
A successful candidate will have a creative approach to data solutions and is passionate about applying data solutions & workflows to enable strategic business decision-making by working with key business stakeholders. This role is perfect for someone who has a proven track record in the application of data science techniques in a business setting & wants to enhance their skills in a fast-paced business environment.
Role Responsibilities As a Data Scientist you will be responsible for:
Driving data within Cromwell
Data set generation, feature engineering & developing ML models that are repeatable, dynamic, and scalable.
Developing, monitoring & maintaining AI-driven processes within the business
Supporting with monitoring & maintaining productionised models, identifying, and developing long-term processes, frameworks, tools, methods, and standards.
Developing ML models, visualisation tools & analytics to support the business strategy.
Advocate and educate on the value of data driven decision making focusing on the “how and why” of solving problems.
Managing relationships
Engaging with business stakeholders to problem solve with data.
Collaborating with the data engineering team to improve data accessibility.
Supporting analytics teams to effectively present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
Role Requirements Experience and Knowledge:
Degree (or equivalent) Post graduate degree are welcomed.
Proficiency in SQL / PostgreSQL / Microsoft SQL / Oracle
Proficient in Python or R
Proven business experience (1+ years) within a data scientist role, solving problems through data.
Good understanding of machine learning modelling techniques & proven experience deploying these within a business
Adept in statistics and experience of using statistical techniques
Experience of analysing large datasets and communicating complex algorithms and methodologies to key technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A detail oriented, highly logical, and creative problem solver with a passion for overcoming complex challenges.
Proficient in writing clear, maintainable code
Highly Desirable Knowledge & experience using version control software.
Knowledge of containerisation software.
Experience developing data visualisations for stakeholders through a BI platform (Power BI / Qlik / Tableau or similar).
Experience in utilising LLMs within a business setting
About Cromwell Cromwell has been around for over 50 years, supplying an unrivalled choice of cutting tools, power tools, hand tools and safety equipment into all industries, professions and trades. We offer next day delivery or collection from our nationwide branch network, supported by an overnight UK logistics operation. Our team of over 1500 people are proud to be keeping industry working.
We’re all individuals, yet we’re very much one united team. We treat everyone fairly – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, background, age or disability – and give everyone opportunities for new and varied experiences. Inclusion means not just accepting people for who they are, but showing respect and making adjustments to help people and remove all barriers; it’s about creating a culture where everyone is respected, empowered and able to realise their full potential.
Cromwell is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants from the armed forces community (current and past) an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Location: Leicester (Head Office)
Working Hours per week: 38
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
Meet the recruiter: Rich Hemmings
Email:
Benefits: Group Personal Pension, Company Funded Healthcare, Bonus Scheme, Cycle to Work, 24/7 Wellbeing Support, Free Tea & Coffee, Discounted Cromwell Products, Retail & Leisure Discount Scheme.

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