Careers at Memset

  • Careers at Memset

If you're looking for a challenging career, working at the cutting edge of technology, then we want to hear from you. Memset can offer you a friendly atmosphere and the chance to make a big difference in a small company. We recognise that our staff are the bedrock of our success so we reward them with a generous benefits package and a discretionary bonus scheme. Memset is fast growing and profitable, with ambitious plans, so we're looking for people who can develop with us. Training is ongoing, incorporating both formal qualifications and informal in-house learning, depending on your needs.

Memset is currently hiring for the following positions (permanent and full time unless otherwise specified):

If you would like to apply please send your CV and covering letter to  jobs@memset.com along with 3 reasons why you would be perfect for the position or follow the link when given.

Please note: Memset does not accept CVs from recruitment agencies.

Mailing List

If we aren't advertising the right job for you at the moment, why not join our mailing list so you'll be alerted whenever we post a new job? Simply send an email to  jobs@memset.com with the subject 'join mailing list' specifying what roles you're interested in.

Equal Opportunities

Memset is an equal opportunities employer and entry into, and progression within, the company is solely determined by the application of job criteria, personal attitude and competence. Memset is a member of The UKRC’s Chief Executive Officer Charter, which demonstrates our visible commitment to women in science, engineering and technology (SET).

Data Protection

Memset takes the security of personal data very seriously. All personal information supplied by you is held securely by Memset and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Part-time Office/Accounts Assistant

15 hours per week – flexible on hours and days (8am-6pm Mon-Fri) - possibility to increase hours

Location

Guildford, Surrey (GU2 7YD)

Benefits

Competitive salary, plus private healthcare (including dental), life insurance, critical illness insurance, discretionary bonus, flexitime, 25 days holiday, laptop, cycle scheme and child care vouchers.

Summary

Memset is a small, friendly, fast-growing, multi-award-winning company providing managed hosting and cloud services to businesses. Working as an Office/Accounts Assistant in a small and friendly admin team, you’ll have the chance to develop and learn new skills.

Principal tasks

  • Assisting bookkeeper and other admin team members
  • Processing some payments
  • Data entry and archiving
  • General office duties

Minimum Requirements

  • Excellent numerical skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good computer skills
  • Willingness to take on extra responsibilities
  • Ability to work well in a small team

Highly Desirable

  • Knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll
  • Office assistance experience

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete personality profiling, aptitude tests as well as a standard DBS check (formerly CRB check) and Security Clearance (SC) - candidates should already have, or be capable of obtaining UK SC clearance. Please contact us if you require more information.

To apply please follow this link:  https://open.thomasinternational.net/JobBoard/JobPosting.aspx?AgentID=MzAzNDU%3D&JobPostingID=MzMzMw%3D%3D

Data Centre Support Engineer

Location

Guildford, Surrey (GU2 7YD)

Benefits

Competitive salary, plus private healthcare (including dental), life insurance, critical illness insurance, discretionary bonus, flexitime, 25 days holiday, laptop, cycle scheme and child care vouchers.

Summary

Memset is a small, friendly, fast-growing, multi-award-winning company providing managed hosting and cloud services to businesses. Working in a stimulating environment, as a Data Centre Support Engineer, you’ll have the chance to develop and learn new skills. We offer an extensive in-house training as well as assistance with exams/qualifications, purchase of relevant literature and a bonus for each qualification obtained.

Principal tasks

  • Covering the company’s data centres across Guildford and the surrounding area
  • Helping with server setup/ configuration and support
  • Installing immaculate cabling and labelling
  • Server rack wiring, hard disk swaps, physical server installs, lifting servers and asset management
  • Keeping the data centre organised and efficient
  • Troubleshooting physical problems and addressing issues within the facility
  • Working on trouble tickets
  • Problem diagnosis and resolution

Minimum Requirements

  • Good knowledge of PC and Server Hardware
  • Be hugely passionate about technology
  • Full clean UK driving licence
  • Due to the nature of the position, the ability to lift at least 15kg (33lb)
  • Logical approach and good communication skills
  • Be willing to work overtime when required

Highly Desirable

  • Ability to work alone or be part of a team
  • Be able to understand and follow process

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete personality profiling, aptitude tests as well as a standard DBS check (formerly CRB check) and Security Clearance (SC) - candidates should already have, or be capable of obtaining UK SC clearance. Please contact us if you require more information.

Python Software Developer

Location

Guildford, Surrey (GU2 7YD)

Benefits

Competitive salary, plus private healthcare (including dental), life insurance, critical illness insurance, discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday, flexitime, laptop, cycle scheme and child care vouchers.

Summary

Memset is a small, friendly, fast-growing, multi-award-winning company providing managed hosting and cloud services to businesses. We have a comprehensive suite of in-house developed systems, mostly Linux-based using Python, Django and MySQL, which automate many of the business processes. We can offer a dynamic environment in which to progress your career and practise agile development with continuous integration.

Principal tasks

  • You will have the opportunity to work on a number of exciting new projects and help with the maintenance of many of the existing systems.
  • You will join a small development team, reporting directly to the technical director. As such, you should be happy working on your own without excessive supervision.

Minimum Requirements

  • At a minimum, a 2.1 degree in science, technology, engineering or maths
  • Programming experience
  • Able to demonstrate fluency in Python, preferably in a non-trivial project

Highly Desirable

  • Django, SQL, Linux, HTML, CSS, JQuery and/or SVN

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete personality profiling, aptitude tests as well as a standard DBS check (formerly CRB check) and Security Clearance (SC) - candidates should already have, or be capable of obtaining UK SC clearance. Please contact us if you require more information.

Junior Systems Administrator

Location

Guildford, Surrey (GU2 7YD)

Benefits

Competitive salary, plus private healthcare (including dental), life insurance, critical illness insurance, discretionary bonus, laptop, cycle scheme and child care vouchers.

Summary

Memset is a small, friendly, fast-growing, multi-award-winning company providing managed hosting and cloud services to businesses. An excellent environment for a budding systems administrator to develop their skills and gain experience with many new technologies. We manage both Linux and Windows environments, so experience with both is preferred.

Principal Tasks

  • Providing email and phone based technical support to direct customers
  • Provisioning and setup of servers and network equipment
  • Asset management
  • 24/7 on call one week in five (with compensation)
  • Troubleshooting hardware/network/software problems and liaising with vendors

Minimum Requirements

  • 2:1 degree in science, technology, engineering or maths or able to demonstrate relevant IT experience
  • Enthusiasm for computers
  • Some demonstrable experience of at least hobbyist systems administration
  • Good problem solving abilities
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Permanent right to work in the UK

Highly Desirable

  • Good knowledge of TCP/IP networking and internet protocols
  • Relevant qualifications e.g. MCSE/LPI/RHCT/RHCE
  • Full UK driving license

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete personality profiling, aptitude tests as well as a standard DBS check (formerly CRB check) and Security Clearance (SC) - candidates should already have, or be capable of obtaining UK SC clearance. Please contact us if you require more information.

Last updated 13 May 2013, 09:46 GMT