Mid Level PHP developer
Join our in-house team in Bury as a Mid-Level PHP/Laravel Developer. Build business-critical systems, work with Vue 3 and TypeScript, and enjoy flexible hours and real ownership.
Location: Bury (BL9)
Flexible working: Core hours 9:30am–2:00pm, Monday–Friday
Applications from candidates not currently living within commuting distance of Bury, Greater Manchester, will not be considered.
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 the continuous improvement of systems and processes
Support light frontend development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Vue.js
Essential skills & experience
Commercial experience with PHP
Hands-on experience with Laravel
Commercial experience using Vue 3 and the Composition API
Experience using TypeScript
Experience working with SQL databases
Experience supporting production systems
Understanding of MVC architecture
Familiarity with Git and version control
Comfortable working with APIs, including GraphQL
Experience writing feature tests using PHPUnit
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have
REST API development or integration experience
Exposure to automated testing beyond feature testing
Frontend experience beyond the basics
Experience working with existing or legacy systems
Experience writing and maintaining Docker images
Experience writing and maintaining GitHub Actions workflows
Experience using agentic AI tools to support development workflows
Why join us
In-house development role – no agency or client work
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
- Holiday entitlement including bank holidays
- 33
- Experience level required
- Previous experience in simular role essential
- Work Location
- Site based
- Shift Pattern
- Monday - Friday
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.