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We are currently recruiting for the following vacancy:




Website coder / web builder

Starting £11,466 p/a with pay review after a three month probationary period
Full-time, based at Marsden (Huddersfield)

Overview
The Design Mechanics are recruiting a website coder to work alongside the graphic design team to build client's websites. We produce over 100 websites a year and the role encompasses taking the approved PSD and building this into a fully working site, installing our CMS system and developing occasional bespoke functionality. The role also includes day-to-day updates and maintenance of our 500+ already hosted sites.

Our sites are built utilising customised WordPress technology and we do not use animation or Flash.

Skills required

  • Excellent knowledge of HTML and CSS to W3C standards.
  • Experience of working with WordPress.
  • An understanding of web-hosting and domain names.
  • A basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, in order to work from the design files the graphic design team produce.
  • Experience of integrating PHP and MySQL into a website an advantage.
  • Knowledge of Magento e-commerce software also an advantage.
Application
All applications should be made by email to our Creative Director Dave Pannell on: dave@thedesignmechanics.com

Please include full CV and an example of at least three websites you have previously built.