Engineering Data Analyst Apprentice at AWE (READING)

Employer: AWE

Apprenticeship Provider: Multiverse

Apprenticeship Programme: Data Fellowship Level 4

Schedule: You will work 9 days over a two week period. Working arrangements are flexible but you will be expected to work between the hours of 7am - 7pm, Mon-Fri (max 8 hours).

Start Date: May 2024

About

For over 70 years, our team of dedicated professionals have been committed to pushing boundaries, breaking new ground and striving for excellence in everything we do. At our core, we are here to support the UK Government’s nuclear defence strategy and we believe in the power of innovation, collaboration and pursuit of excellence to keep our nation safe. Join us and be a part of something truly extraordinary; together, we can make a difference and shape the future of defence and technology.

About the Role

AWE are looking for apprentices to embark on a thrilling journey that combines your love for engineering principles alongside your passion for dissecting and analysing datasets. Within this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and actively contribute to transforming raw data into valuable insights that drive innovation and shape the future of our industry! You will actively be working alongside and supporting our senior leaders using your new data skills to trail blaze improvements in our internal processes, influence our teams and leaders (currently over 2000 people) and support projects valued at billions of pounds. You will be working in one of three teams: Capital Engineering, Production Engineering or Operations.

A typical day

• Attend seminars, talks and our info sessions to better understand our processes and ways of working.
• Seek out and collect information from various datasets.
• Use statistical techniques to analyse and interpret datasets and identify any trends, patterns and/or anomalies to uncover valuable insights that drive research and development decisions.
• Translate your findings into short reports and presentations.
• Work alongside delivery leads to use data to help us make better and more informed decisions, that either support our current process or identify ways to improve them.
• Actively participate in meetings-- bringing your thoughts, questions and ideas to a number of our internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in WIGT, our exciting and engaging social resource, which networks our 400 + person wide community of apprentices and graduates.
• Stakeholder management and engagement.
• Build your knowledge and credibility by networking with other apprentices and stakeholders.

You must have

• GCSE English & Maths 4-9 (C-A*) or equivalent

Skills Needed

• Great attention to detail
• Confidence in yourself and the ability to bring your unique thoughts, questions and points of view to a discussion
• Great listening and communication skills-both written and verbal
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to creatively think and effectively interpret information
• A desire to develop and grow-personally and professionally
• Self-motivated and resilient, despite setbacks
• An obvious interest in Data-as a subject and career path for you
• Single (UK) Nationality and min. of 10 years residency
• Undergo Security Clearance & Developed Vetting process

Perks and benefits

• Multiverse Community
• Pension
• Bike to work scheme
• Casual dress code
• Discounts
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible working hours
• Mentor scheme
• On-site games
• On-site showers
• Social events
• Volunteering