Front End Web Developer

Vertu Motors plc; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertu Motors, a leading name in the automotive retail space, seeks a skilled Frontend Developer to enhance their digital offerings. This hybrid role, based in Gateshead, requires expertise in modern frontend technologies and a commitment to best practices. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and collaborative problem-solving while being part of a culture that values continuous improvement and personal development.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising with length of service

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Share Incentive Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Access to online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Qualifications

• 3+ years of frontend development experience.
• Strong understanding of performance optimisation and SEO best practices.
• Proficiency in working with Git/GitHub in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development on key frontend projects, from planning to delivery.
• Write clean and performant code adhering to SEO best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and shape frontend architecture.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

SEO

Git/GitHub

Problem-solving

Performance optimization

Job description

Frontend Developer – Vertu Motors, Gateshead (Hybrid)

Join Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s top automotive retailers, and drive innovation in our digital landscape. With over 200 dealerships representing over 30 of the world's leading automotive brands, we are dedicated to creating exceptional digital experiences within the automotive industry. Our platforms support millions of customers every month, and we need your expertise to take them to the next level.

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled frontend developer who not only excels with modern frameworks but, more importantly, has a strong foundation in core development principles. A deep understanding of the fundamentals and being a strong problem solver, regardless of framework, is essential. Additionally, strong SEO best practices are a must. This role offers hybrid working from our head office in Gateshead.

About The Role

As a Frontend Developer, you will join our Retail Web Team – a cross-functional team of 15 – working on our customer-facing websites. You’ll:

• Lead development on key frontend projects, working with Product Owners from planning through to delivery
• Write clean, performant code with SEO best practices in mind
• Mentor junior developers and help shape our frontend architecture
• Participate in code reviews and technical planning sessions
  
  
  

Average Working Week

You'll enjoy a hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days in our modern Gateshead headquarters and the remainder working remotely. Our development team works in two-week sprints with daily stand-ups and a focus on sustainable pace rather than crunch time.

Your time will mostly be spent writing code, working on brand new features and functionality for our websites, helping to define new best practices. The rest of your time will be split between code-reviews, technical refinements with Product Owners, and mentoring of junior developers.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ Years of frontend development experience
• Expert in HTML, CSS/SCSS, and vanilla JavaScript
• Proven experience with React and state management (Redux or similar)
• Strong understanding of performance optimisation and Core Web Vitals
• Experience implementing and maintaining SEO best practices
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub in a team environment
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints
• Experience with pair programming and conducting code reviews
• Problem-solving mindset
  
  
  

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AstroJS
• Knowledge of SMACSS/BEM methodologies
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior developers
• Experience with unit and end-to-end testing tools such as Vitest, Jest or Playwright
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of Atomic Design Pattern
  
  
  

Our Tech Stack

We currently use a mixture of React, Angular, and Vanilla JavaScript modules built on the Progress Openedge platform. You will be joining the team responsible for rebuilding this site, and moving it to a unified AstroJS & React world. We also have a mixture of REST & GraphQL APIs, and work with Headless CMS.

Our Culture

At Vertu Technology, our mission is to revolutionise the automotive industry by simplifying complex problems. Our culture is built on these core values:

• ONE VERTU: Collaborate effectively to deliver outstanding results.
• ONE MEASURE: Seek to deeply understand the purpose and desired outcomes of your work.
• ONE PATH: Reflect on your work, aim for results, and embrace continuous self-improvement.
• ONE FOCUS: Identify the key priorities and address them with dedication.
• ONE APPROACH: Work autonomously within a clear framework, adapting as needed to follow “the Vertu Way.”
• ONE CULTURE: Bring high energy, embrace challenges, maintain a coachable mindset, and thrive across the software development lifecycle.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to take on more responsibility and advance your expertise
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued
• An opportunity to shape the future of automotive digital experiences
  
  
  

If you’re a passionate developer with a strong coding background and a proven portfolio, ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Automotive industry experience is a plus, but a genuine interest in the field is what truly matters.

Benefits

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity
  
  
  

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. Your role will include us verifying your recent employment, credit history and a criminal record check.