WordPress PHP Developer

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

Job summary

A leading provider of domestic appliance protection, Zest is expanding its Development Team and seeking a skilled WordPress developer in Bournemouth. This role entails designing and maintaining websites, utilizing digital analytics tools to enhance site performance. The company offers a competitive salary, numerous holidays, and a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Benefits

22–27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Healthcare benefit

Free on-site parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a WordPress and PHP developer.
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies.
• Solid experience with Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new features and improvements, front to back.
• Manage the website back-end, including database and server integration.
• Conduct performance tests and generate actionable reports.

Skills

PHP

Google Analytics

CSS3

JavaScript

HTML5

jQuery

SEO principles

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field

Tools

Google Tag Manager

LAMP stack

Git

Job description

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.

We offer you:

• 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
  
  

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 Haves:

• 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: 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)