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.,
- 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
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, 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, Previous experience in simular role essential
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
- 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
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Mid Level PHP developer employer: Crown Oil
Crown Oil is an excellent employer that values its HGV Technicians by offering a supportive work culture and a commitment to employee growth. Located in Bury, our in-house workshop provides a stable day shift schedule with no evening or night work, alongside attractive overtime opportunities for those looking to enhance their earnings while working on a modern fleet.
