WordPress PHP Developer

Zest Plan; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading domestic appliance protection firm in Bournemouth is looking for a skilled WordPress developer to design and maintain websites, ensuring excellent performance and security. Responsibilities include back-end and front-end development, working with Google Analytics for insights, and collaborating on website design. The role offers a competitive salary up to £50K, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment. On-site work during the probation period with hybrid options afterward.

Benefits

22–27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Healthcare benefit

Free on-site parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or several years of experience in relevant roles.
• Proven experience as a WordPress and PHP developer.
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies: CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, jQuery.
• Expertise in PHP and LAMP stack.
• Solid experience with Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for both back-end and front-end development.
• Implement WordPress themes and plugins.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align website design and business goals.
• Manage the website back-end including database and server integration.
• Conduct performance tests and generate reports.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

CSS3

JavaScript

HTML5

Google Analytics

Google Tag Manager

Problem-solving

Version Control (Git)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar

Tools

Google Tag Manager

Azure DevOps

Chrome Inspector

Job description

Overview

Zest Group is a leading provider of domestic appliance protection and care solutions, dedicated to ensuring our customers enjoy peace of mind and exceptional service. We’re expanding our Development Team and are seeking a skilled WordPress developer to design, implement, and maintain websites — with additional expertise in digital analytics tools like Google Analytics and Tag Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £50K depending on skills and experience)
• 22–27 days holiday (increases annually up to 5 extra days) plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Healthcare benefit
• Free on-site parking
• Company events
• Working with a supportive team passionate about delivering quality and innovation
• Collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including the implementation of WordPress themes and plugins as well as site integration, performance optimisation, and security updates.
• You’ll also help us gain deeper insight into site performance and customer behaviour through analytics platforms and tracking tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align website design, function, and business goals
• Design and build new features and improvements, front to back
• Create and maintain website architecture
• Manage the website back-end, including database and server integration
• Conduct performance tests and generate actionable reports
• Set up and maintain event tracking in Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics
• Monitor and improve SEO / SEM performance (in collaboration with marketing)
• Troubleshoot site and content issues
• Track live website performance and resolve ranking-affecting issues using tools such as Google Search Console, Semrush, etc.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field, or several years of experience in relevant roles.
• Proven experience as a WordPress and PHP developer
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies: CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, jQuery
• Expertise in PHP and LAMP stack
• Solid experience with Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, and tracking pixel implementations
• Knowledge of SEO principles and best practices
• Experience with Git and version control (ideally in Azure DevOps)
• Experience with debugging tools (e.g., Chrome Inspector, Firebug)
• Ability to manage and prioritise projects independently
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Google Ads and PPC campaign data integration
• Experience in the Microsoft ecosystem (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Exposure to Power Automate and Azure services
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React.js or Node.js
• CRO (Conversion Rate Optimisation) understanding or experience

Job Type & Location

Job type: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Location: Based in Bournemouth. On-site working required during the six-month probation period, with hybrid options available after.

Sound good? Please submit:

• Your CV
• Links to websites or applications you’ve worked on
• Any portfolio, analytics dashboards, or campaigns you’ve contributed to (if relevant)