Job Vacancies with UKFast

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We can offer you the kudos of working with a company that hosts some of the biggest names in the UK business, a bustling Manchester City centre location and a fun, sociable working environment. As a company we sponsor the Sale Sharks and the Airwaves Ducati giving employees and clients an opportunity to go and watch these two exciting sports live on different occasions throughout the year.

Current Vacancies - at present we are recruiting for:

• Data centre support
• Windows Technical Support
• Linux Technical Support
• Sales Account Manager
• PHP Programmer
• Junior Web Developers

Technical Support Team Vacancies

Data Centre Support

This role will be for a person with good hardware experience of desktop PC's and with a good base knowledge of varying OS'

Experience of building pc's/replacing hardware is a must. The candidate will be providing hands-on support at our data centre performing reboot requests/hardware upgrades/hardware replacements/hardware installation. Basic OS skills are required to be able to assist engineers in diagnosing faults remotely.

The candidate will also perform general house keeping duties in the data centre which includes tidying/re-stocking/etc. The role is on a rota system which will mean working 8pm at night through till 8am the next morning for 2 nights, then 2 day shifts on a rota basis.

The candidate will require good people skills (staff and customers), the ability to work under pressure, ability to work in a team and solo, good hardware knowledge and experience.

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Technical Support Engineer - Windows

We are looking for candidates to fill our customer focused support roles. You must have Windows system administration in a networking environment DNS theory (minimum). The role involves telephone/email technical support, pre-sales technical assistance, server setup/configuration and support and new solutions provisions and troubleshooting. The role is on a rota system to assist clients out of hours which will mean working 8pm at night through till 8am the next morning for 2 nights, then 2 day shifts on a rota basis or work for three nights and one day shift..

As a Windows Engineer experience in IIS 5/6, SQL 2000/05 and Windows Server 2000/03 is essential. Working knowledge of Exchange 2000/03 is advantageous.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and bright candidate with a can-do approach, team player with the ability to multi task and prioritise is essential, as is the ability to work on your own initiative. Being passionate about technology is valuable.

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Technical Support Engineer - Linux

We are looking for candidates to fill our customer focused support roles. You must have Linux system administration in a networking environment DNS theory (minimum). The role involves telephone/email technical support, pre-sales technical assistance, server setup/configuration and support and new solutions provisions and troubleshooting.

The role is on a rota system to assist clients out of hours which will mean working 8pm at night through till 8am the next morning for 2 nights, then 2 day shifts on a rota basis or work for three nights and one day shift.

As a Linux engineer experience in Apache 1.x/2.x, RedHat/Fedora, PHP 4.x/5.x and MySQL 4.x/5.x. is essential. Working knowledge of PostgreSQL 7.x/8.x, Qmail,DNS/Bind is advantageous.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and bright candidate with a can-do approach, team player with the ability to multi task and prioritise is essential, as is the ability to work on your own initiative. Being passionate about technology is valuable.

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Sales Department Vacancies

Sales Account Manager

We are looking for highly motivated Sales Account Managers to join our team.

You will be required to develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, supporting them with their hosting solution to ensure they get the best service possible for their budget. You will be dealing with a wide range of clients from renowned FTSE 100 companies, government agencies and hospitals all the way through to premier league sports clubs.

The role will incorporate both telephone-based and face-to-face sales. Your challenge will be to develop a high level of market awareness and knowledge to allow you to progress into to our coveted new business sales role.

Applicants will need to possess excellent communication, self management and problem solving skills with a passion for developing long term customer relationships.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive package.

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R&D Department Vacancies

PHP Programmer

At UKFast we're looking for someone whose primary language is PHP. A hard working, organised individual with a flair for web development.

UKFast really has gone from strength to strength this year and is expanding very quickly. We're currently taking on more new clients than ever before, so we're seeking to increase our Research and Development team by welcoming several new PHP programmers. The new programmers' primary role will be to design applications for ourselves and our clients.

If you are the perfect candidate you will have a thorough knowledge of building web applications for a Linux environment. You'll be adept at using PHP, MySQL and HTML. Using CSS layouts with an appreciation of cross-browser and CSS compliance issues is essential. You'll have the ability to work as part of a team, developing web applications as well as working on independent projects.

Ideally you will have a relevant degree or qualification.

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Junior Web Developers

We are looking for web developers to join our Research and Development Team.

Knowledge of building web applications for a Linux environment using PHP, MySQL and HTML is essential. Using CSS layouts with an appreciation of cross-browser, CSS compliance issues are essential. Ablity to work as part of a team developing web applications as well as working on independent projects is also required.

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If you think you fit the bill, we want to hear from you NOW

You can apply quickly and easily online now - click here to apply for any of our current vacancies.

Alternatively apply by sending us the following:

• Your CV, including your current position, salary requirements and availability
• A covering letter: please tell us about yourself and why you fit the bill

Send your applications by post to:

Human Resources
UKFast.Net Ltd
City Tower
Piccadilly Plaza
Manchester
M1 4BT

OR email recruitment@ukfast.co.uk .

Please note that with effect from 1 May 2007 UKFast cannot accept candidate applications submitted by third parties.

UKFast will not accept applications outside this process and will not accept or be bound by any terms and conditions unless agreed otherwise in writing beforehand. Under no circumstances should staff members of UKFast be contacted or sent CVs directly by agencies. These terms over-ride any previously agreed practices and terms and conditions.