Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Apprentice Data Scientist (Degree) Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join our apprenticeship programme here at Yorkshire Water! We have an exciting opportunity an Apprentice Data Scientist to join the Central Control Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? Salary & Benefits Salary: £24,309 per annum Extras : Annual incentive bonus, 25 days holiday bank holidays and wellness day Pension : Up to 12% Company contribution Life Insuranc e: 4 times pensionable salary Work type: Permanent: 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. A great benefits package: choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Location:Hybrid- this role involves a mixture of working from our Head Office and working from home. Please note currently our Head Office is based in Buttershaw, Bradford but moves to Leeds Valley Park Summer 2026. Program Support: Carefully selected training providers to deliver the specialist knowledge related to your role A mentor who is an expert in your field to support you through your apprenticeship Access to the Funded Learning Team who provide specialist support to you throughout your apprenticeship journey Development opportunities in line with the apprenticeship progression plan along with additional extracurricular activities to enhance your employability skills and personal brand What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Our People team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Where you fit in: As a Data Scientist Apprentice working within Central Control you will spend time with a variety of Intelligence Analysts and Optimisation Specialists to monitor, analyse and present data to maintain the safety and optimisation of our sites and processes. This will include building your competence in: Identifying poor performing wastewater assets?through analysis of?predictive performance indicators, historical data analysis?and monitoring?data. Making performance data available to?stakeholders (e.g. River Health, Wastewater Operations,?and external contractors and consultants) Liaison with compliance and policy teams to help develop and standardise procedure to ensure compliance to procedure and consistency of service to maximise success rate/incidents avoided. Engaging internal stakeholders within the organisation to communicate progress, performance and recommendations for improvement Scenario modelling/ forecasting, utilising new systems and technology to improve understanding of risks, building in site knowledge and root cause insights. Understanding our central systems and processes so that we can provide a centre of excellence with respect to alarm and SCADA management.?To?ensure we meet our compliance, pollution and optimisation targets. Working closely with Business Team Leaders and other business representatives to ensure that system configurations are?optimised?and data records are effectively maintained and where appropriate amended in a timely fashion. What you will study: As a Data Science Apprentice you will study the level 6 Data Science Degree Apprenticeship with specialist Tech training provider QA. The Apprenticeship is delivered virtually through live webinars, 1-2-1 coaching and on the job learning. The Data Scientist Standard supports Apprentices in their ability to work in a team to find ways to improve an organisations processes. For further information, visit the link below: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0585-v1-1 What skills & qualifications you will need: To hold 5 GCSEs?or equivalent?grade 4 and above/?A-C including English,?Mathematics & a Science subject. To hold or be predicted 3 A-levels or equivalent qualifications in any three subjects including an I.T. or a Business Studies related subject. A flexible approach to working including the ability to work within a 24/7, 365 days per year control facility (a requirement to work unsociable hours on a rota basis will be required towards the end of the Apprenticeship and once qualified). An ability to work in a fast paced environment demonstrating resilience and an ability to respond to changing situations. Effective communication, team working and interpersonal skills. Timescales to consider Adverts close 12th April 2026 Assessment Centres held on the 20th April with interviews to follow. Do we sound like your cup of tea? If youve got an interest in and want to learn more about out Apprenticeship programme and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. No agencies please.