Careers

Metronet is a growing company and the skill level and enthusiasm of our staff is key to the success of our business, we are always looking to expand the team with quality individuals.

Metronet (UK) is an equal opportunities employer and the suitability of employees to carry out their duties is determined on individual merit and proven ability to perform.

All applicants, regardless of gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status or any other factor will be treated equally and fairly in the application process.


Open Vacancies


Lead Developer

Metronet (UK) is one of the UK's most exciting technology companies. Our track record speaks for its self. With 40-50% growth year on year through the recession period and a place on the Sunday Times Tech Track 2012 we are justifiably proud of our success. We stand out from the crowd because we employ the best. Not only will you be a good software developer but you will also be a person who can make things happen. At Metronet (UK) we choose our team for their characters as much as their skills and the successful candidate will find an environment in which they are empowered to make a difference. Don't expect life to be plain sailing - with every challenge comes responsibility - but do expect to work somewhere unique. Metronet (UK) is certainly not your average company!

As a key member within the development team, you will be involved in the development and management of a wide range of systems used in the delivery of ISP services to customers, as well as critical development of internal systems used everyday for the running of the business.

You will need solid knowledge of Perl and MySQL; exposure to a Linux/LAMP development environment is essential.

The key skills to be considered suitable for this role are as follows:

  • Perl 
  • HTML/CSS
  • Mysql
  • XML
  • Apache & Bind

Candidates from a ISP background used to working on servers on VMware/SAN Storage platforms in high-speed datacentre environments would be a distinct advantage.


Support Engineer

Metronet are a Manchester based Internet Service Provider, delivering mission critical solutions to many of the North West's businesses. Metronet are an ISP with a difference. Our services are not dependent on any 3rd party to deliver. We use wireless technology to bypass the costs, difficulty and time-scales associated with more traditional services. Our customer support sets us apart from all our competitors. Our customers want for nothing and as a result we never loose a customer as a result of poor service because we look after them properly.

We looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our support team experience is important, but not as important as the right attitude.

You need to - 

  •  Be quick and keen to learn with a positive attitude and willingness to help
  •  Be able to apply initiative to resolve a problem
  •  Be able to work as part of a team
  •  Have good attention to detail
  •  Possess at least one of the skills below

Ethernet Networks, ISP services, Firewall administration,  Cisco routing, hosting hardware and software

You should have at least one of these. The more the better, but the rest, you can learn.

In return we can offer you a guarantee that you will be acquiring some of the most important and useful skill sets in the IT industry and that you will be working in one of the most dynamic and rewarding Internet Service Providers in the uk.

Metronet have about 50 staff, all of them play a vital role in the business, as will you. If you are looking for something that pays you a wage for simply turning up to the office, then please don't waste our time, there's nowhere to hide in our office.

If you think you can impress us, then get in touch now.


Telesales Executive

Metronet, based in the Greenheys Data Centre is a rapidly growing provider of Telecoms and IT services. 

We supply leased lines and WAN networking solutions to companies throughout Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton, Leeds and soon into Birmingham.  We are unique in the market as being the only profitable operator using wireless and microwave to provide last-mile connectivity to customers. 

We are growing at 50% per year and have been profitable for the past 3 years.  Our success has been due to our ability to deliver services much faster than larger established suppliers and with a very high level of customer service into a market notorious for poor service.

We are looking for a telesales executive to identify and make appointments with potential customers in our coverage areas.  We are looking for individuals who have intellectual ability and attitude (persistence) to consistently uncover opportunities for Metronet.

Previous telesales or sales experience is not a pre-requisite for this position. Compensation is generous but heavily weighted to commission based on revenue.

This is a great role for someone looking to start or develop their career in IT sales as it involves not just cold calling, but also solution selling and develops overall market awareness.


How to apply

In the first instance please send your CV to us by email at the address careers@metronet-uk.com and we will be in touch with the full job specification.

We will strictly refuse to speak to any agencies regarding ANY vacancies.