PHP Full Stack Developer

Logistics UK; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Logistics UK seeks a passionate developer to join their agile team, focusing on creating impactful web and mobile solutions. Candidates should have expertise in PHP, WordPress, and Laravel, with a collaborative spirit and a desire to learn. The role offers a modern tech stack, flexible work environment, and meaningful projects.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance

Flexible and remote working arrangements

Two paid days off for charity or volunteering

Various learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PHP, WordPress, Laravel, and SQL (MS SQL preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Git and Azure DevOps.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain modern websites & mobile apps.
• Collaborate in a fast-moving Scrum team.
• Troubleshoot issues and squash bugs.

Skills

PHP

WordPress

Laravel

SQL

Git

Azure DevOps

React

PHPUnit

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SFIA plus Level 3 experience or above

Tools

Visual Studio

VS Code

PHPStorm

Job description

Are you passionate about building high-quality web and mobile app solutions that make an impact? Do you dream in PHP, WordPress, and Laravel? Logistics UK is calling for a talented developer ready to push boundaries and shape the future of digital logistics systems!

Why Join Logistics UK?

We are digital pioneers in the industry, building intelligent systems that keep the UK moving. When you join us, you are signing up for:

• Exciting, meaningful projects with real-world impact.
• A culture of collaboration, learning, and growth.
• A modern tech stack and flexible work environment.
• The chance to make your mark in a growing digital team.
  

Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.

Key Responsibilities

Become a core part of our agile development team, working closely with our Website Product Owner, designers, and testers to deliver cutting-edge, user-friendly digital solutions. You will:

• Design, build, test, and maintain modern websites & mobile apps.
• Champion WordPress and Laravel-powered projects.
• Collaborate in a fast-moving Scrum team.
• Contribute to code reviews and raise the bar on code quality.
• Troubleshoot issues and squash bugs.
• Automate deployments with Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Use Git for version control like a pro.
• Help deliver seamless out-of-hours releases when needed.

• Proficiency in WordPress, Laravel, PHP & SQL (MS SQL preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Git and Azure DevOps.
• A knack for building clean, scalable code with tools like Visual Studio, VS Code, or PHPStorm.
• Bonus points for React skills and PHPUnit experience.
• A positive, adaptable mindset and hunger for learning.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.
• SFIA plus Level 3 experience or above.

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same – everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
• Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced Family Leave policy
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
• Various learning and development opportunities
• Range of pension schemes
• Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
• Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind