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Front End WordPress Developer

* Full time, HQ based in Stoke on Trent Monday to Friday 8:30 – 5 pm

In this exciting position, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing, building, and improving websites across a global Group of companies within a diverse markets including Aerospace, Manufacturing, and Engineering. Collaborating with various teams, you will use your creativity and technical expertise to deliver impactful, user-focused websites.

Job Summary:

The role primarily involves working with WordPress, along with other front-end technologies like PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, to focus on optimising user experience and implementing SEO strategies. This is a chance to bring your ideas to life, shaping the online presence of a diverse and innovative group of companies.

Responsibilities include:

* Maintain current websites and build/migrate new ones using WordPress or similar CMS platforms

* Upload and format content, ensuring optimal SEO and user experience, with knowledge of Core Web Vitals to optimise performance

* Implement technical optimisations for site performance, compliance, and UI/UX, utilising UI/UX wireframe design skills

* Test web functionality and troubleshoot issues with tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, and Tag Manager

* Develop new pages and sites, applying HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills

* Create web templates and workflows for the marketing team, using tools like Adobe Creative Suite where applicable

Experiences required:

* 3+ years of experience

* Proficiency in modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with experience in similar technologies such as SASS, Bootstrap, or jQuery

* Experience with WordPress or similar CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal, Joomla, or Shopify)

* Understanding of Core Web Vitals and how to optimize page performance, with experience using tools like Lighthouse, WebPageTest, or GTmetrix

* Knowledge of Google Web Tools, including Google Analytics, Search Console, and Tag Manager, as well as familiarity with Adobe Analytics or similar analytic tools

* Wordpress plugin troubleshooting.

* Experience of Elementor, Elementor Pro, WP-Bakery Page Builder

* Experience with UI/UX wireframe design and prototype creation, using tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD

* Desirable: Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign.

Benefits:

* 33 days holiday

* Free on-site parking

* Pension Scheme

* Annual Bonus Scheme

* Company Pc/Laptop, office space