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