Web Developer Placement: Real-World WordPress & PHP

Sitesi Limited; Sheffield; On-site; Full time

Job description

Sitesi is a digital agency working with businesses across a wide range of industries, delivering websites, web applications, hosting, e‑commerce, SEO, PPC, print, email marketing and managed IT services.

We are looking for a Web Developer College Placement Student to join our team at Leah’s Yard in Sheffield. This is a great opportunity for someone studying web development, computing, software development or a related subject who wants hands‑on experience inside a real digital and marketing agency.

About the Role

As a Web Developer Placement Student, you will support the Sitesi team across a range of live client projects. You will gain practical experience in website development, WordPress, WooCommerce, PHP development, hosting, server maintenance and the day‑to‑day workings of a digital agency.

You will work alongside experienced developers and professionals, learning how client projects are planned, built, tested, launched and maintained.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your role may include:

• Assisting with the development of WordPress websites
• Supporting WooCommerce e‑commerce builds and updates
• Helping build and maintain PHP‑based web applications
• Supporting website maintenance tasks, updates and fixes
• Learning about hosting environments, domains, DNS and server maintenance
• Supporting client project delivery from brief through to launch
• Helping troubleshoot issues and document solutions
• Learning how an agency operates day to day

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, curious and keen to learn.

You should have:

• A genuine interest in web development and digital technology
• A willingness to learn
• A positive attitude and the confidence to ask questions
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills

Previous commercial experience is not required. This placement is designed to help you learn and develop your skills in a professional environment.

What You’ll Gain

During your placement, you will gain:

• Real experience working on client websites and web applications
• Practical knowledge of WordPress and WooCommerce development
• Exposure to PHP web application builds
• An understanding of hosting, servers, domains and website maintenance
• Insight into how a digital, marketing and managed services agency operates
• Experience working with real briefs, deadlines and client requirements
• Mentoring and support from the Sitesi team
• A stronger portfolio and practical examples of your work

About You

This placement would suit a college student who enjoys problem‑solving, building things for the web and learning new technologies. You do not need to know everything already, but you should be motivated, reliable and ready to get involved.