SQL Database Administrator

SQL Database Administrator - Glasgow

At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.

In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.

We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.

Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.

We are now recruiting for a highly experienced SQL Database Administrator to join our IT department.

You will be responsible for managing, maintaining and optimising our SQL database environments. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day database administration, data transfers, and supporting business intelligence initiatives.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am – 4.30pm, based fully on-site, and the salary is up to £52k per annum dependant on experience.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
• Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
• Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
• Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
• Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
• Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
• Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

The main duties of the role are:

• Administer, monitor, support, and maintain the company’s SQL estate to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.
• Collaborate with the Technical Specialist, BI analysts and developers to support reporting, analysis, and analytics.
• Contribute to the design, development, and support of production and non-production environments.
• Perform data transfers, migrations, and integrations between systems as required.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.

To be effective in this role, you will have:

• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in SQL database administration within demanding, fast-moving environments.
• Knowledge of .NET and SQL development environments.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community.  We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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