Junior Developer

We are looking for a Junior Developer to join our growing in-house software team. You will work on the systems that keep the business moving, including our customer ordering portal, websites, mobile apps and internal tools, with hands-on guidance from an experienced developer and a clear path to grow your skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Working under the direction and guidance of the Head of Software Engineering to support the development, testing and maintenance of internal software applications and systems
• Assisting with the development of customer ordering portals, websites, mobile apps and internal tools used across the business
• Writing, testing and debugging code in Laravel, PHP and JavaScript under the guidance of experienced developers
• Investigating and resolving technical issues and supporting colleagues with software-related queries
• Working with MySQL and MariaDB databases to support business applications and operational processes
• Making updates and improvements to existing systems to improve reliability, performance and user experience
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider business to understand requirements and deliver practical solutions
• Documenting technical changes and contributing to code reviews and development best practice
• Learning new technologies, frameworks and development techniques as part of your continued professional development

• Foundational programming knowledge in PHP or JavaScript
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB, including writing simple queries
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving
• A willingness to learn, take feedback and develop your technical skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Exposure to Laravel or another MVC framework
• Familiarity with Git and GitHub, including working with branches and pull requests
• Any exposure to React Native or other mobile app development
• Awareness of REST APIs and JSON
• Experience with Linux servers, SSH or panel-based hosting such as Plesk or cPanel
• Relevant coursework, personal projects, internship experience or qualifications in Software Development, Computer Science or a related subject
• An interest in how technology can improve business processes in the equipment hire and service industry

• Competitive salary
• Bi-annual profit share bonus scheme
• Pension scheme and life assurance benefit
• Healthshield
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday leave
• Buy extra holidays scheme
• Stream
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Uniform provided

One Stop Hire Ltd is one of the UK’s fastest growing hire and service providers of Power Tools, Access Systems, Small Plant and Training, with over 30 locations providing national coverage. Our motto is simple: One Stop Hire, where the answer is always “YES”.

Delivering excellent service to our customers and exceeding their expectations is our mission, and we live and breathe our core values of People Matter, Safety First and Environmental Awareness every day.