IT Systems and Website Developer

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Bromyard; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British trade manufacturer is seeking an experienced IT Systems & Website Developer to enhance their IT infrastructure and online presence. The role entails scripting, automation, and IT support. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in IT/Web Development, strong scripting skills, and a degree in a related field. This full-time position offers a salary of £29,000 - £33,000, along with generous benefits including a company bonus scheme and comprehensive leave.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Paid medical appointments

Enhanced leave

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Free refreshments at breaks

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in an IT/Web Development role.
• Hands-on problem solver with a solutions-driven ethos.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve IT infrastructure and online presence.
• Write, test and deploy scripts to reduce manual tasks and deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to colleagues.

Skills

Scripting skills in PHP

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

MySQL

AppleScript

Problem-solving

Understanding of relational databases

Experience with AWS EC2

Linux technologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science/IT related subject

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Systems & Website Developer to join a well-established company.

Job Title: IT Systems & Website Developer

Permanent Full time Mon to Thur 8.30am-5.30pm, Fri 8.30am - 5pm

Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Location: Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7

Benefits

Company bonus scheme, long service scheme, up to 10 paid medical appointments per year, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including perks and discounts, enhanced leave such as compassionate leave & jury service, Company pension scheme, secure free onsite parking, free staff WIFI, free refreshments at breaks, staff discounts on gifts we manufacture, workers committee representation, access to a trained Mental Health First Aider, Company events, casual dress and more.

Annual holiday entitlement is 30 days including bank holidays (additional in line with long service scheme). An annual factory shutdown at Christmas accounts for 3-4 days of annual holiday entitlement.

About Company

A leading & innovative British trade manufacturer of a wide range of corporate & promotional merchandise & beautiful gifts. They design, manufacture, print & finish all of the products they sell on site, with many unique products made from sustainable materials. Based in rural Herefordshire they employ 60 people at their factory in a team that has won many industry awards for their products and services.

Sustainability is at the core of what they do, they are Charter Members of the trade association (the BPMA) with ISO9001 Quality & ISO14001 Environmental certification. They are also Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) registered, members of Made in Britain, corporate supporters of The Woodland Trust & Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. They are also partnered with Ecologi & charitable supporters of The Hope Centre in Bromyard. The company believes in & prides itself in rewarding honesty, hard work, efficiency & creativity.

We are open and inclusive. Different points of view are not only welcomed but encouraged & celebrated.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Systems & Web Developer to take sole responsibility for developing, maintaining and improving our IT infrastructure and online presence.

This is a standalone, office-based, hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives on scripting, building real-world solutions and solving problems independently.

The successful candidate will have excellent real-world scripting ability (PHP, JavaScript, HTML, AppleScript, MySQL) and a solutions-focused mindset, able to automate workflows, streamline systems, and directly improve how our business operates.

You will play a vital part in helping us live our Betters culture; Better Products, Better Service, Better for the UK, Better for People, Better for the Planet.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Scripting & Automation (Core requirement)
  • Write, test and deploy scripts to reduce manual tasks and deliver innovative solutions.
  • Use a combination of AppleScript, JavaScript and FileMaker scripting to streamline internal workflows.
  • Confidently investigate, diagnose, and troubleshoot potential issues in existing code and scripts across current systems, ensuring stability and efficiency.
• IT Systems Development
  • Build, script and maintain automation across Mac OS and Windows systems.
  • Develop and maintain ERP and database solutions to improve company processes.
  • Manage AWS EC2 (or equivalent cloud platforms) and Linux server technologies.
  • Ensure robust data security and system reliability.
• Web Development
  • Develop and maintain the company website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL.
  • Create scripts and tools that improve usability, efficiency, and business integration.
• IT Support
  • Provide day-to-day technical support to colleagues.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and networking issues.
  • Document solutions for knowledge sharing.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Work closely with senior management to design smarter, scalable IT systems.
  • Actively seek out opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability, and user experience.

Person Specification

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Essential:
• Minimum 3 years in an IT/Web Development role.
• Proven, high-level scripting skills in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL, AppleScript.
• Strong understanding of relational databases.
• Experience in AWS EC2, Linux or equivalent cloud technologies.
• Hands-on problem solver with a solutions-driven ethos.
• Desirable:
• Experience/knowledge of Claris Filemaker.
• Familiarity of Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science/IT related subject.
• Self-motivated, independent, and confident working in a standalone role.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Highly detail-oriented, with excellent time management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, proactive and resilient.

Desirable:

• Driving license (due to factory location).