Reply to: Not working in Milton Keynes

[P.Istagen]

I've found Argos's jobs page (I didn't know there was a town called Argos in Indiana) but they're not posting anything that I fit, or even recognise as IT.

Can't seem to spot what gear + software they use (unlikely to be Siebel, that's for Customer Service but I could gently emphasize the mainframe stock control experience that is already on my CV honest guv, or whatever would help...)

Sorry to **** on the bonfire, but Ahgross are laying off all contactors, unless they have plenty cheapness and do the needful! Permanent staff are being made redundant in IS too so save yourself the bother.

Good luck...hic!

[NickNick]

VW/Audi have their IT consultancy spin off there. I know they do plenty of .net* and that customer address book you specialise in.

PM if you want more info.

* by .net I mean the big german ERP version.

VW/Audi = the VAG.

THe OH used to work there as a BA for a while. Newport Pagnell IIRC.

[Drewster]

Abbey (or Santander or whatever they call themselves now)
There is a "bit" of Hays in MK too (used to be Redfern - do a lot of Mgt Info Systems for Courts/Probation etc)

If you really want to be there check the Yellow Pages and get calling......

PS - Beware the MK effect!!
(Front nearside tyre wears down at alarming rate because of all the roundabouts!)

[Smurficus]

Have you checked with Mercedes, Scania or VW? They're all in MK as well.

A lot of big companies have moved out to MK so hopefully there are plenty of opportunities.

[Pondlife]

VW/Audi have their IT consultancy spin off there. I know they do plenty of .net* and that customer address book you specialise in.

PM if you want more info.

* by .net I mean the big german ERP version.

[expat]

No problem. Hope it works out for you.

I've found Argos's jobs page (I didn't know there was a town called Argos in Indiana) but they're not posting anything that I fit, or even recognise as IT.

Can't seem to spot what gear + software they use (unlikely to be Siebel, that's for Customer Service but I could gently emphasize the mainframe stock control experience that is already on my CV honest guv, or whatever would help...)

[pmeswani]

Thanks for the tip, you too pmeswani.

No problem. Hope it works out for you.

[expat]

Argos are in MK - maybe worth contacting their HR/IT dept.

Thanks for the tip, you too pmeswani.

[zara_backdog]

Argos are in MK - maybe worth contacting their HR/IT dept.

[pmeswani]

Nah, HP prefer to take people who can write in English, sorry.

Also those who can spell as well.

[pmeswani]

Slightly jealous of people posting with contracts in Milton Keynes. It's very near me, I'd love to work there. What does it take to qualify?

Just received an email from an agency. Don't know how genuine it is. But if anyone is interested, below is main part of the email.

1. JOB DESCRIPTION – ANTIVIRUS SPECIALIST :

Objective

The Antivirus Specialist provides the highest level of expert knowledge to the internal Firecrest Antivirus management and support arenas. This comprises third level support of McAfee and Symantec products running on Windows based Server infrastructure and interfacing with any third parties for third or fourth level support issues. Checking network connectivity. Team collaboration with other engineers. Following Incident and Problem Management.

Qualifications and Skills Required

* NT4 / 2000 / 2003 Server Support Skills
* McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator Server 3.6.1, 4.0
* McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 7.0, 8.0
* Symantec SCSP/SEP/ESM
* Experience of HP Openview Tools such as OVOW
* The successful candidate must be prepared to undergo government security clearance and the post is conditional upon such clearance being granted
* Certifications such as MCSE, CNE, MSP, Cisco or similar certifications would be preferred.
* Knowledge and experience of ITSM/ITIL Reference model.
* Minimum of 5 years previous Technical Support or similar experience.
* Very strong problem solving and resolution experience.
* Strong troubleshooting skills -- must be able to solve technical problems that are complex in nature.
* Able to use independent judgment to solve complex technical problems.
* Very customer oriented and focused on meeting the customer's needs.
* Very good verbal and written communication skills.
* Flexible, willing to work on the weekends and holidays to meet business requirements (on call rotation)
* Very good interpersonal skills
* Drive and commitment
* Adaptability and flexibility
* Ability to cope with pressures of peak workloads, short deadlines and shift working.
* Team player: ability and willingness to motivate and support other team members.


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++
2. OTHER OPENINGS IN MILTON KEYNES:

- AD SPECIALIST
The AD Specialist provides the highest level of expert knowledge to the internal Firecrest Active Directory management and support arenas. This comprises third level support of AD server infrastructure components and interfacing with any third parties for third or fourth level support issues.

- INCIDENT CO-ORDINATOR
To manage and coordinate all high priority incidents. Provide accurate information to management reporting on events taken place within all incidents, where and when required. To manage and assist in call quality and data capture for all JSDT areas.

- MESSAGING SPECIALIST
The Messaging Specialist provides the highest level of expert knowledge to the internal Firecrest Microsoft Exchange server management and support arenas. This comprises third level support of Citrix and Windows Terminal Server infrastructure components and interfacing with any third parties for third or fourth level support issues.

- NETWORK ANALYST
Design and implement network solutions following structured and recognised practices. Actively participate in consulting for new project design elements. Lead certain project elements with minimal guidance as required. Contribute in design/work-groups as required. Provide knowledge transfer to Operations staff (e.g. in relation to the use of Cisco Products, Network Architecture). Performing analysis and diagnosis of complex networking problems

- RADIA SPECIALIST
The Radia Specialist provides the highest level of expert knowledge to the internal Firecrest Radia management and support arenas. This comprises third level support of Radia server infrastructure components along with second line support for the client base.

- SERVER SPECIALIST
The Server Management Specialist provides the highest level of expert knowledge to the internal Firecrest server management and support arenas. This comprises third level support of server infrastructure components and interfacing with any third parties for third or fourth level support issues.

- SM7 CONSULTANT
Experienced SM7 consultant. Able to lead the integration design, development and implementation component of the programme, ensure coherent of the implementation across process work streams, work with and influence the customer and consultants in those work streams. Experience in either Service Manager or ServiceCenter is essential. The role will involvce liaising with an integration consultant responsibloe for the Connect-IT tool and other member of teh SM7 implementation team.

I suspect that the opportunities are with HP in MK, assuming that they are genuine. If interested, contact me via PM and I will give you the guy's email address. Apology for the long post.

[BlasterBates]

I must say, one of the better places in the UK, those "sort of Cotswolds" villages are not bad at all.

[TykeMerc]

can u get me a job there?

i do desktop support. and do have govt experiance and a clearance level

Nah, HP prefer to take people who can write in English, sorry.

[pmeswani]

can u get me a job there?

i do desktop support. and do have govt experiance and a clearance level

I wish I could... but as I don't work in MK, the answer would be no. .

But you may want to speak to Certes, who had put me forward for a role @ FCO / HP in MK. You never know, they may have something on their books.

(Would have posted the agency name earlier, but couldn't remember it).

[trsisko]

can u get me a job there?

i do desktop support. and do have govt experiance and a clearance level