Database Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Database Administrator - Entry-Level - Graduate - £20k to £22k - Huddersfield
Are you looking to kickstart your career in IT?
Even if you have no experience, you now have the opportunity to join one of the largest water manufacturers in the UK.
You will join a fun and family owned business. As well as being part of a large international manufacturing group, bottling drinks for brands like PRIME, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.
What will you be doing?
As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the overall IT systems, network and telecommunications for the business. You will enjoy an exciting environment, working across all departments and communicating with external technical suppliers. Your responsibilities will include:
- Administer, support and troubleshoot operating systems / databases
- Identify opportunities to improve existing systems
- Implementation of new software and operating systems
- Work with senior members of the team on large migration projects
- Train end users on new processes and software changes
About you
This role doesn’t require experience, but we would love you to be familiar with databases and data management tools. More importantly, we’re looking to hire and train the right person. You will enjoy this role if you are:
- Interested in learning and implementing new technology
- Passionate about data and databases
- Organised
- Process-driven
- Tech-savvy
- Able to work as part of a team and independently
- Passionate about personal development
Training and development
- In-person training workshops
- Mentorship opportunities
- Work closely with senior members of various business units
- Opportunity to take responsibility of large projects
Why should you apply?
- Join a family-owned business with a fun culture - paid team nights out, free food, Christmas party, and more!
- Part of a large group in the fast-moving and stable FMCG industry
- Exciting period of growth with the plan to triple in size over the coming years
We is committed to responsible resource usage and integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business.
We have an obligation to not only drive aquifer preservation and sustainable withdrawals, energy efficiency, renewable energy generation and waste reduction, but also to continuously innovate to reduce our carbon footprint.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Database Administrator roles across GradSmart Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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