Front End Developer

Andy File Associates Ltd; Maltby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Front-End Developer for a 12-month contract with potential for permanent placement. The role involves designing user-centered digital interfaces, collaborating with marketing and IT teams. Candidates should have strong skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with a solid knowledge of UX/UI principles. This role offers a salary range of £35-38K, 20 days of annual leave, and requires in-office presence 2-3 days a week in Rotherham.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Potential for permanent employment

Flexible in-office days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UX Engineering / Front-End Development.
• Strong skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for interactive interfaces.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone and email support to internal and external customers.
• Liaise with teams to resolve customer queries effectively.
• Maintain accurate database records.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

UX/UI design principles

Prototyping tools

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React)

Subversion (SVN)

Job description

Andy File Associates is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this 12 month fixed term contract of Front End Developer.

Our client is seeking a Front End Developer to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract with the potential for a permanent position subject to performance and business needs.

Job Title

Front-End Developer

Working closely with Marketing and Communications and IT teams, this role contributes to the design, development, and ongoing improvement of high-quality digital interfaces across our products. As part of a small but influential team, the successful candidate will help shape user‑centred UI standards and design systems that enhance engagement, support lead generation, and ensure consistent, accessible, and seamless experiences across all digital touchpoints.

Job Function

• Contributing towards the design process, including creating prototypes, mock‑ups, and wireframes
• Translating design mock‑ups and prototypes into functional, responsive, and maintainable code
• Creating and maintaining component libraries and design systems to ensure consistency across products
• Advocating for best practices in usability, accessibility, and performance
• Staying up to date with emerging trends, tools, and technologies in UX and front‑end development
• Any other duties and responsibilities as required as the role develops

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for crafting interactive and responsive interfaces
• Design Understanding: Solid knowledge of UX / UI design principles, wireframing, and prototyping tools
• Solution Design: Experience refining the technical specification for new developments
• Accessibility: Comprehensive understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify and address UX challenges
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate ideas and technical concepts

Experience

• Proven experience in a UX Engineering / Front‑End Development, or similar role
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable and reusable UI components
• Hands‑on experience conducting usability testing and interpreting results
• Familiarity with version control system, Subversion (SVN)

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React) and collaborative development workflows
• Basic PHP knowledge to support templating and dynamic content
• Understanding of web performance optimisation and SEO best practices
• Additional creative skills (e.g. graphic design, video editing, photography, illustration) are an advantage
• Willingness to contribute creatively beyond core UI development
• Portfolio or examples of creative work welcomed but not essential

Role Responsibilities

• Provide timely and professional telephone and email support to internal and external customers
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve customer queries effectively
• Understand and interpret user and business requirements
• Learn and develop knowledge of the company’s software and related products for marketing purposes
• Maintain a professional, customer‑focused approach in line with company standards
• Use a broad range of IT systems and maintain accurate in‑house database records
• Produce regular updates and reports for senior management
• Work collaboratively to achieve team performance targets
• Identify opportunities for additional product or training sales and refer appropriately

Other Details

Core hours are 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Salary range £35-38K - dependant on skills

20 days annual leave plus stats

12 month contract with view to permanency

Office based in Rotherham

Office Availability

2-3 days a week in the office

Local to the location as office time and face to face meetings as and when required