I.T.- Data Scientist Apprentice

Do you want to grow your skills by supporting experienced data professionals and learning how to solve real-world data challenges? Do you want hands-on experience supporting real business needs while developing your technical and analytical skills? At Doncasters, we have an exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist Apprentice to join our team in Droitwich Spa! This role offers the opportunity to complete a level 6 apprenticeship in data science funded by the company. This role will be based onsite at our Doncasters Deritend site in Worcestershire. The salary for this position is £25,000.

As a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-performance alloy components, we provide critical solutions to some of the world’s most demanding industries, including aerospace, industrial gas turbines, automotive, medical, and other specialist sectors. With a heritage spanning nearly 250 years, we’ve built a global reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and engineering that performs where it matters most. Today, we operate across 20 sites worldwide, employing almost 3,000 professionals.

At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you’re developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger. Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, teamwork, and integrity.

What we can offer you:

• An interesting and varied field to work in.
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities.
• Company cash health care plan with an extensive range of benefits.

The Role

As a Data Scientist Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day analytical and data activities of the local data team by carrying out routine data preparation, validation, and reporting tasks, while helping to maintain and enhance data pipelines, datasets, and reports so they remain accurate, timely, and fit for purpose. You will also respond to regular business data requests under supervision, confidently escalating issues when needed, and contribute to backlog items, defect fixes, and incremental improvements to ensure smooth operation of the data function. In collaboration with senior team members, assist in troubleshooting data quality, refresh, and performance issues, playing an active role in keeping data reliable and actionable across the organisation!

Interested?

If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:

• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject area or demonstrable work experience in data, analytics, reporting, or a technical role, sufficient to support study at Level 6.
• English and Maths at GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) or commitment to achieve these as part of the apprenticeship where permitted.
• Prior experience supporting data analysis, reporting, or data systems in a business environment (desirable but not essential).

Apply online. We’ll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.

Equal opportunities

Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact careers@doncasters.com.