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Data Scientist | Hybrid (Hatfield, 2 Days/Week) | Driving Innovation & Advanced Analytics in Logistics

We wouldn’t be able to positively impact the way the world shops without our passionate team members - who keep our business running, our technology evolving, and our operations at peak efficiency. We now have an opportunity for a Data Scientist (DS3) to join our Analytics team.

As a Data Scientist (DS3), you will play a crucial role in Ocado Logistics' research focus, providing technical excellence and driving high-quality data solutions. You will be a key contributor to your team’s delivery, ensuring that our analytics capabilities support business decisions effectively.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Defining research scope, delivery approach, and ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Leading data science initiatives within your area, mentoring junior team members, and shaping best practices.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, validate assumptions, and define effective solutions.
• Querying data using SQL and other tools, applying advanced statistical techniques, and ensuring data quality.
• Developing and maintaining production-ready models, following software engineering best practices.
• Communicating technical findings effectively through reports, visualizations, and presentations.

About You – Requirements to Be Considered:

• Strong problem-solving skills with deep expertise in data analysis and research.
• Proficiency in SQL and other data manipulation tools, with experience in statistical analysis.
• Ability to design, scope, and evaluate data science projects independently.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a passion for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

This position is being managed by our lead recruiter Richard Wandowski. For any specific requirements, adjustments, or questions, please email richard.wandowski1@ocado.com.

What You Can Expect in Return:

At Ocado, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. You’ll benefit from:

• Flexible Work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy for a balanced life.
• Wellbeing Support: Access dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous Leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 27 after five years, with the option to buy more.
• Pension Plan: Employer contribution matching up to 7%.
• Private Medical Cover and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Family-Friendly Benefits, including maternity, adoption, shared parental, and paternity leave.
• Financial Aid: Interest-free train tickets and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Shuttle Services: Free shuttle buses for convenient commuting.
• Share Schemes and employee discounts, including 15% off Ocado.com.

Join Ocado Logistics today and become part of a culture that values and supports your growth at every stage of your career.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of sex, marital status, national origin, belief, or union membership status.