Wordpress Developer

FusePump; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital agency in Torquay is seeking a skilled WordPress Developer to join their creative team. The role involves building and enhancing WordPress websites while ensuring fast, reliable performance. The ideal candidate should possess strong PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills, along with experience in developing and customizing themes and plugins. This position offers hybrid flexibility once established, with a collaborative approach to projects and a focus on delivering quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience with WordPress development.
• Strong knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and databases.
• Awareness of SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve WordPress websites.
• Develop and customize themes and plugins.
• Work closely with designers and stakeholders.

Skills

WordPress development

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Database knowledge

Detail-oriented mindset

Tools

Elementor

WooCommerce

Git

Job description

WordPress Developer

Location: Torquay (Hybrid once established)

We're looking for a skilled WordPress developer to join a growing digital team supporting a range of creative and commercial web projects. This role is primarily office‑based in Torquay, with hybrid flexibility available once you're settled.

You’ll work across the full WordPress stack, building and improving websites that are fast, reliable, and user‑focused. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys problem‑solving, collaborating with non‑technical teams and taking pride in clean, well‑structured code.

What you’ll be doing

• Building, improving, and supporting WordPress websites
• Developing and customising themes and plugins
• Working closely with designers and stakeholders to deliver new features
• Ensuring sites are responsive, accessible, secure and performance‑optimised
• Integrating third‑party tools, APIs and e‑commerce functionality
• Diagnosing issues and providing ongoing technical support

What we’re looking for

• Commercial experience with WordPress development
• Strong PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and database knowledge
• Experience with page builders (Elementor preferred)
• WooCommerce and SEO best‑practice awareness
• A proactive, detail‑oriented mindset

Nice to have

• Git, REST APIs, headless WordPress, security practices, Agile exposure or generative engine optimisation