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.
Training:Specialist Tech training provider QA delivers the Level 6 Data Scientist Programme through their virutal platform. This includes live lectures as well as some self-study. You can expect to be spending one day per week of your working time on your Degree. Training Outcome:Upon completion of the Apprenticeship, the Apprentice will move into an Alarm Optimisation role that has a dedicated progression plan linked to furtrher development opportunities and pay increases. Employer Description: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, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s 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 region’s 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. Working Hours :Our apprentices work a standard Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. The start and finish times of the apprenticeship are to be agreed with the line manager. Please note that upon completion there will be unsociable hours working on a rota.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Carry out materials testing, including tensile and impact testing, on production materials where required.
Ensure all testing activities follow company quality procedures and relevant ASTM and BS standards.
Make sure all materials used for testing are correctly identified and fully traceable using batch or BST reference numbers.
Read and interpret technical specifications and accurately record test results in line with customer and international material standards.
Conduct mechanical, physical, and visual inspections of raw materials and components to confirm they meet required specifications.
Prepare materials and components for metallurgical examination where required.
Ensure laboratory testing equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and safe to use.
Record testing information using company systems and produce reports, including logging non-conformances (NCRs).
Work with colleagues across departments to resolve testing queries and confirm materials meet product requirements.
Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping within the laboratory and testing areas.
Training:Over 24 months, you’ll spend a minimum of 6 hours of your working week completing ‘off-the-job’ training. This may include theory-based learning such as virtual workshops and online modules, alongside practical development activities like mentoring, leadership projects, process improvement work, and time dedicated to completing assignments. Together, these activities will contribute towards achieving your Level 5 Laboratory Manager apprenticeship.
You’ll be supported throughout your journey by an expert tutor from Tiro, as well as an experienced workplace mentor at BST Supplies. Together, they will help you develop the technical knowledge, leadership capability, and operational skills needed to effectively manage laboratory environments, lead teams, and drive improvements in safety, compliance, and performance.Training Outcome:When you join BST Supplies, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.
Through practical, on-the-job training, you will develop the leadership, technical, and operational skills needed to manage modern laboratories. You’ll build expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and laboratory operations while gaining the confidence to lead investigations, improve processes, and oversee safe and efficient lab environments. This apprenticeship supports your progression into leadership roles within scientific organisations while strengthening your ability to manage people, systems, and innovation.
This programme opens up a range of career opportunities across industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental science, healthcare, manufacturing, and research organisations. As laboratories become increasingly complex and regulated, skilled laboratory managers are in high demand to ensure compliance, drive innovation, and lead high-performing scientific teams.
The apprenticeship can also support further professional development and recognition within the scientific sector. Learners may choose to work towards professional registration such as Registered Scientist (RSci) or Chartered Scientist (CSci), helping to strengthen their professional standing and open doors to more senior leadership roles within laboratory and scientific management.Employer Description:BST are based in Wolverhampton - UK where our 'Bespoke' components are manufactured on site, our capacity includes hot forging, Heat Treatment, Mechanical Testing, NDT Testing, CNC Machining and PTFE Plating to a wide range of threaded and non threaded components.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm and Friday 8.00am-4.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Carry out materials testing, including tensile and impact testing, on production materials where required
Ensure all testing activities follow company quality procedures and relevant ASTM and BS standards
Make sure all materials used for testing are correctly identified and fully traceable using batch or BST reference numbers
Read and interpret technical specifications and accurately record test results in line with customer and international material standards
Conduct mechanical, physical, and visual inspections of raw materials and components to confirm they meet required specifications
Prepare materials and components for metallurgical examination where required
Ensure laboratory testing equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and safe to use
Record testing information using company systems and produce reports, including logging non-conformances (NCRs)
Work with colleagues across departments to resolve testing queries and confirm materials meet product requirements
Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping within the laboratory and testing areas
Training:Over 24 months, you’ll spend a minimum of 6 hours of your working week completing ‘off-the-job’ training. This may include theory-based learning such as virtual workshops and online modules, alongside practical development activities like mentoring, leadership projects, process improvement work, and time dedicated to completing assignments. Together, these activities will contribute towards achieving your Level 5 Laboratory Manager apprenticeship.
You’ll be supported throughout your journey by an expert tutor from Tiro, as well as an experienced workplace mentor at BST Supplies. Together, they will help you develop the technical knowledge, leadership capability, and operational skills needed to effectively manage laboratory environments, lead teams, and drive improvements in safety, compliance, and performance.Training Outcome:When you join BST Supplies, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.
Through practical, on-the-job training, you will develop the leadership, technical, and operational skills needed to manage modern laboratories. You’ll build expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and laboratory operations while gaining the confidence to lead investigations, improve processes, and oversee safe and efficient lab environments. This apprenticeship supports your progression into leadership roles within scientific organisations while strengthening your ability to manage people, systems, and innovation.
This programme opens up a range of career opportunities across industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental science, healthcare, manufacturing, and research organisations. As laboratories become increasingly complex and regulated, skilled laboratory managers are in high demand to ensure compliance, drive innovation, and lead high-performing scientific teams.
The apprenticeship can also support further professional development and recognition within the scientific sector. Learners may choose to work towards professional registration such as Registered Scientist (RSci) or Chartered Scientist (CSci), helping to strengthen their professional standing and open doors to more senior leadership roles within laboratory and scientific management.Employer Description:BST are based in Wolverhampton - UK where our 'Bespoke' components are manufactured on site, our capacity includes hot forging, Heat Treatment, Mechanical Testing, NDT Testing, CNC Machining and PTFE Plating to a wide range of threaded and non threaded components.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 4.00pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Learning Through Practical Application
A core feature of this role is the direct application of academic learning within the workplace. Concepts introduced during the degree programme — including chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and analytical science — will be reinforced through day-to-day laboratory activities.
The apprentice will:
Apply theoretical knowledge to practical laboratory experiments.
Develop a strong understanding of how scientific data is generated, analysed, and used to inform decisions.
Gain experience working within a highly regulated environment where safety, quality, and ethics are paramount.
Learn how industrial laboratories operate, from experimental planning through to documentation and reporting.
Job Responsibilities
Perform laboratory experiments safely, accurately, and in compliance with company procedures.
Apply scientific principles learned at university to real-world experimental work.
Maintain high standards of documentation, traceability, and data integrity.
Analyse, interpret, and present scientific data in written and verbal formats.
Work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Proactively identify problems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Adhere to all safety, environmental, quality, and ethical standards
Develop an understanding of the business, regulatory, and quality context of pharmaceutical development.
Outcomes
By the end of the apprenticeship, the Laboratory Scientist Apprentice will be able to:
Apply scientific theory to laboratory experimentation and implement new processes based on literature or expert input.
Explain and demonstrate laboratory techniques to support technical and scientific projects.
Apply advanced scientific knowledge relevant to bioprocess development and biotechnology.
Work within project management frameworks and contribute effectively to team-based projects.
Understand and comply with regulatory, quality, and ethical requirements.
Analyse, interpret, and present scientific data clearly and confidently.
Promote quality standards and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Manage time, prioritise tasks, and adapt to change.
Take ownership of personal development and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
Training:Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered online.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00, with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break.
Friday, 09:00 - 16:15, with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
