Web Developer at Learn Trade Skills, Remote, £Freelance Rate

About Us:

Learn Trade Skills is a leading electrical training centre committed to providing top-notch education for those pursuing a career in the electrical trade. As we continue to expand our digital presence, we are looking for a skilled website developer to optimise our website and ensure it meets the needs of our students and visitors.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented Website Developer with expertise in Cloudflare CDN, Elementor, WordPress, and WooCommerce to join our team on a zero-hour contract. Your primary responsibility will be to enhance our website’s performance by fixing Core Web Vitals (CWV) issues and setting up a staging environment for ongoing development. Following this, you will manage the website’s health and performance on a monthly basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Improve Core Web Vitals: Analyze and resolve performance issues affecting the website's speed, responsiveness, and overall user experience.
• Staging Environment Setup: Create a secure staging environment to develop and test new website features and updates.
• Website Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance, updates, and optimizations to ensure the website remains secure, fast, and fully operational.
• CDN & Security Management: Optimize website performance using Cloudflare CDN and implement best security practices.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Address and resolve any website issues promptly to maintain a high-quality user experience.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with WordPress and WooCommerce.
• Proficiency with Elementor page builder.
• Strong knowledge of Cloudflare CDN configuration and optimisation.
• Experience in improving Core Web Vitals (CWV).
• Familiarity with staging environments and development best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• Flexible, remote work on a zero-hour contract.
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Opportunity for ongoing engagement in managing website health and performance.
• Be a part of a dynamic team in a growing electrical training center.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Include examples of previous work related to website optimisation, staging environments, and management of WordPress/WooCommerce sites.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Types: Freelance, Zero hours contract

Pay: From £12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Web development: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote