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IT Development · Bury New Road - Bridge House

PHP Developer (Mid-Level)

Hands-on Mid-Level PHP Developer needed with strong Laravel, PHP and SQL experience. You’ll build new product features, improve existing systems, and work closely with a collaborative engineering team

PHP Developer (Laravel)

Location: Bury (BL9)
Flexible working: Core hours 9:30am–2:00pm, Monday-Friday

About the role

We’re looking for a mid-level PHP Developer (Laravel) to join our in-house development team, working on business-critical internal web applications and systems.

This is a hands-on development role with real ownership. You’ll work closely with colleagues and internal stakeholders in a collaborative, customer-facing environment, helping translate business requirements into practical, well-built technical solutions.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and Laravel

  • Build and enhance internal systems and business tools

  • Write and optimise SQL queries against relational databases

  • Support and improve live production systems

  • Work within MVC architecture and clean coding principles

  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver solutions

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes

  • Support light frontend development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Essential skills & experience

  • Commercial experience with PHP

  • Hands-on experience with Laravel

  • Experience working with SQL databases

  • Experience supporting production systems

  • Understanding of MVC architecture

  • Familiarity with Git / version control

  • Comfortable working with APIs

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

  • REST API development or integration experience

  • Exposure to automated testing

  • Frontend experience beyond the basics

  • Experience working with existing or legacy systems

Why join us

  • In-house development role (no agency or client work)

  • Hybrid working with flexible core hours

  • Supportive, collaborative engineering team

  • Opportunity to take ownership and grow your skills

  • Work on systems that support a growing UK group of businesses

Department
IT Development
Role
Software Developer
Locations
Bury New Road - Bridge House
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Kate Taylor
Group Recruitment Manager
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Steph Ruehorn
Internal Recruiter
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Stacey
Internal Recruiter

About Crown Oil

Crown Oil is a family-owned and run fuel supplier based in Bury, Greater Manchester. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across our growing business, with a strong focus on development, progression and long-term careers. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where individuals can thrive and grow with us.

Founded in 1947
Co-workers 300+
IT Development · Bury New Road - Bridge House

PHP Developer (Mid-Level)

Hands-on Mid-Level PHP Developer needed with strong Laravel, PHP and SQL experience. You’ll build new product features, improve existing systems, and work closely with a collaborative engineering team

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