Our client is a successful specialist manufacturer of high quality ceramic tableware with their UK Head Office based in Stoke on Trent.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a graduate to join their IT team (currently 8 people) to be involved with shaping the way forward for the business with the use of new and existing technologies.

This is a chance to join their highly experienced IT team that uses a wide range of technologies including Oracle Databases, VMware virtualisation, Windows, Linux and IBM operating systems, VOIP and video conferencing, and provides IT support to a large multi-building network with a global network presence.

We are looking for recent graduates(2008/2009/2010) with the following skills and attributes:-

2.1 or 1st class degree(achieved or expected) in an IT related discipline;

Good written and verbal communication skills;

Highly motivated to acquire skills and apply them to technical projects;

Ability to learn new skills from technical manuals, training materials etc;

Team player;

Desirable skills include:-

Some practical experience of a programming language (e.g. .net, java, PHP, Perl);

Any knowledge of databases (MSSQL, Oracle, mySQL);

Any knowledge of SQL;

Exposure to Windows 2003/2008;

Exposure to Linux (Any version);

Exposure to Networking (preferably Cisco);

Some business analysis skills (modules or project work);

You will get the chance to investigate new emerging technologies and where required be responsible for the integration to their existing IT environment.

This role will challenge you not only in a technical capacity but also in a business analysis capacity as you will work closely with different business leaders to solve business issues with technology or new methods.

In return the company will offer excellent training & development opportunities and a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary is reviewed every 6 months for the first 2 years.

If you think that you have the qualities our client is looking for, are looking for a challenge and want to be part of a team that will make a difference please apply for this position.

We look forward to hearing from you.