Job Introduction

ArrowXL are the UK’s leading provider of two person home delivery who strive to make the world of delivery a better place. Most of our work is storing and delivering large, heavy bulky items, the type of work that typically needs two people to handle. Quite often these items need installing – which we do too.

ArrowXL are excited to announce that we’re currently recruiting for an Entry Level DBA to join the growing IT team as we undertake our journey of upgrading our IT platforms. Being involved in the planning and development of the data architecture transformation, you will ensure that data remains consistent, definitions are clearly defined and performance of the database is maintained whilst data management and back up tasks are executed.

Interested in the opportunity of joining the UK’s largest multi-user, two person, home delivery and warehouse specialist? If so, this position will be of interest to you.

Role Responsibility

• Knowledge of SQL server, Microsoft.net, Power BIT and Oracle databases down to configuration, optimisation, maintenance and best practice
• Monitor performance in order to provide fast responses to front-end users and configure/manage all automated alerting
• Consider both back-end data organisation and front-end accessibility for end-users
• Support the design and build of the new ArrowXL data warehouse
• Create database documentation, including data models, procedures and definitions
• Map out the logical and physical designs for all planned databases
• Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
• Work closely with the wider IT team to optimise data base performance
• Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
• Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
• Commission and install new applications and customise existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.

The Ideal Candidate

Due to the skillset which is required for this newly created role, we will only be able to proceed forward with candidates that match our essential requirements stated below:

• Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
• An understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act
• The ability to maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers
• A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure

Package Description

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive many excellent additional benefits including:

• Annual Leave – 33 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service
• Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk (25% discount on designer branded clothing, footwear and home accessories with 15% off furniture, leisure and electrical items)
• Enhanced Pension Plan options – Company enhanced contributions of up to a 6% match
• Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
• Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure Centres, bootcamps and fitness studios
• Cycle to work scheme – In partnership with Evans cycles the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts
• Progression and Development Opportunities – Free JAUPT accredited Internal CPC training, Driver Apprenticeships and Internal Management Development Academies
• Long service awards – We go out of our way to recognise and reward our colleague commitment with our long service awards programme
• Employee of the month – Winners receive £25 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• Departmental Incentives – Year-round departmental competitions, seasonal incentives and fantastic gifts
• Retail Discounts – Huge discount savings in supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainsburys), Fashion discounts with (Adidas, Asos, H&M, Boohoo, JD and Matalan) and Technology discounts with (Apple, Argos, Currys/PC World and John Lewis), plus many more savings

About the Company

Our culture thrives on Six core values that form who we are, these are:

Innovative I Safe I Respectful I Excellent I Responsible I One Team

ArrowXL