Moving your career forward
Our CEO, Angus, spotted that many vans on the roads are half full or empty at any given time, and so AnyVan was born in 2009 to create the worlds most efficient technology logistics platform and help halve the number of miles driven.
Weve achieved incredible milestones since then, including securing the largest funding round for a UK tech logistics company from Vitruvian Partners. Today, AnyVan is the largest and fastest-growing company in the logistics space, with big ambitions for the future.
Were committed to moving thats miles better and have helped over 8 million customers across the UK, Ireland, and Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain), and over 150,000 customers have rated us excellent on Trustpilot.
By using innovative technology, were transforming the moving experience, cutting costs, and doing our part for the planet to make sure moving doesnt cost the earth. Weve saved enough miles to travel 1,185 times around the world, reduce 8,520 tonnes of carbon annually, and are proud to be the only carbon neutral removals and delivery company in the UK!
Were looking for passionate individuals to join our talented team of approx. 300 AnyVanners in our London and Cape Town offices. If youre as driven as we are and want to be part of a forward-thinking company to make moving miles better and move your career forward at the same time - wed love to hear from you!
What youll be doing:
As a Senior Data Scientist in our Routing and Optimisation team, you will design and develop scalable, innovative algorithms for a variety of complex decision problems and provide thought leadership in this area. You will collaborate closely with the Head of Routing and Optimisation to conceptualise, design, and develop heuristic formulas, machine learning, and optimisation models, and work with key stakeholders across the business, including product and tech, to bring them to production.
You will also be expected to coach and mentor other members of the team on data science and optimisation-related topics whilst also writing production-ready code to deliver solutions.
What youll need to succeed:
- A masters or PhD in Operations Research, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, or Statistics (or fields related to algorithms).
- Extensive experience in developing optimisation or machine learning solutions in a fast-paced logistics marketplace or management consulting companies focusing on logistics.
- Excellent knowledge of some of the techniques like mixed integer programming, meta heuristics, approximate algorithms, constraint programming, machine learning, and deep learning.
- Experience working in domains like procurement planning, revenue management, pricing, routing, and forecasting.
- Hands-on experience with SQL and some programming languages (Python/Java/C++).
- Strong communication skills both spoken and written (English) with the ability to explain complex problems simply.
- Passion for data science, statistics, operations research, and the logistics marketplace.
- Understanding of agile concepts and ability to work in agile teams.
- A bias to action and the capability to deliver good work quickly.
- The ability to commute to our offices in Hammersmith at least 3 days a week (Please note all applicants must be currently located in the UK).
- A strong alignment with our company values and able to make an impact!
Perks of the job:
- A great base salary that reflects your value.
- Take a Break: 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, Christmas Eve on us, and Long Term Service perks capped at 30 days.
- Keeping you healthy: In-house gym, the opportunity to join Vitality with a whole host of wellbeing benefits, medical cover, and enhanced sick pay.
- Prepare for the future: The Peoples Pension with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
- Family leave: enhanced maternity pay.
- Travel: Were 2 mins walk from the tube, partner with Octopus Electric Vehicles and Evans Cycle to Work scheme, and have showers and towels if you cycle!
- Keeping you refreshed: Enjoy an in-house barista and free breakfast every day.
- Social Scene: Thursday drinks and regular social activities.
- Celebrating Success: 1/4 performance awards with prizes and an annual performance awards - last years winner enjoyed a 4-day all expenses paid trip to the French Alps!
- Skills Booster: Opportunity to join a disruptive Technology Leader and be part of a fast-growing, innovative company reshaping the industry.
Our company values are:
- Have fun, get it done(work hard play hard, satisfaction in results, do the right thing).
- Progress over perfection(Innovate and disrupt, curious and adaptable, work quick, learn quicker).
- One team thinking big(Collaborate and communicate, celebrate wins, embrace challenges).
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We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to be part of our mission and contribute to our vibrant culture.
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