diff --git a/phpci.yml b/phpci.yml
index f77cd4175..c8fc20a58 100644
--- a/phpci.yml
+++ b/phpci.yml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ build_settings:
         pass: 'fhcomplete'
 setup:
     shell:
-        - "pkill -f fhctest"
+        - "pkill -f fhctest &"
     composer:
         directory: ""
         action: "install"