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Graduate Shift SQL Oracle Database Administrator – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
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Graduate Shift SQL Oracle Database Administrator – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
Opportunity: Graduate Database Administrator (DBA) & Oracle/SQL Database Support Consultant
Introduction
Express Recruitment is pleased to partner with a leading Database Management Consultancy, offering premium Oracle & SQL Server support, design, and development services for a global client base.
The Opportunity
Our client—a respected consultancy with over 25 DBAs—seeks a self-motivated Graduate with an IT/tech-related degree to grow their team.
This role provides a clear career progression pathway with flexible salary growth, starting at £27,552 (with opportunities to advance). Notable benefits include:
- Sponsorship for Oracle/SQL certifications
- Career advancement opportunities
- Mentorship from Senior DBAs
Key Details
- Location: fully office-based, Edinburgh (secure, modern premises)
- Shift Pattern: 3-day weekly rota (3 weeks rotating)
- Week 1: 6:30pm – 7:30am (Mon–Wed)
- Week 2: 7:30am – 6:30pm (Tue–Thu)
- Week 3: 6:30pm – 7:30am (Fri–Sun)
- Salary: £27,552 (starting) + regular reviews
- Hours: Full-time, permanent
- Industry: Database Support, Technical Consulting
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Responsibilities
Critical operational tasks and support duties include:
- Ticket Management:
- Check emails with urgency, ensuring SLA compliance for database-end user issues.
- Monitor Application Dashboard Manager for new support tickets.
- Create/close cases in CRM system for client-specific incidents.
- End-User Support:
- Communicate professionally via phone/email with clients.
- Database Maintenance:
- Complete scheduled workloads from prior shift DBAs.
- Perform daily checks during night shifts, briefing colleagues on findings.
- Handle 1st-line fixes for database issues (escalate complex cases to Senior DBAs).
- Technical Learning & Skill Development:
- Shadow Senior DBAs to improve knowledge.
- Train in technical tasks: restore backups, disaster recovery, migrations, patching, tuning, and cloud hosting.
- Maintain/upgrade SharePoint Knowledge Base.
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Requirements
Degree & Attitude
- Degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, IT, Computing).
- Proven adaptability, eagerness to learn, and patience for hands-on training.
Soft Skills & Professionalism
- Can-do attitude with enthusiasm for development.
- Fully able to follow shift patterns/duty schedules.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and use initiative.
Working Conditions
- Security-minded role: fully office-based in Edinburgh-based facilities.
- Requires commitment to shift rotas (night/day shifts included).
Applications: Send your CV to jobs@express-recruitment.co.uk (reference "Graduate Database Admin" in the subject line). For further enquiries due to high application volumes, candidates may not receive individual responses.
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