Web Developer (React)

Just Recruitment is working with a growing, well-established and market-leading organisation, based on the outskirts of Colchester, to recruit a Wordpress/React Developer to their existing team, on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

The key purpose of the role is to assist with new projects, as well as working on the maintenance and development of existing projects.

You will work closely with the wider business team on all projects.

You must have the ability to accurately code design layouts. The end result should be pixel-perfect, accessible, responsive, secure, and performant.

As the WordPress Developer, you will be expected to develop WordPress sites using the internal starter theme.

Required skills for this role include:

• Knowledge in creating WordPress-based websites.
• Exposure to server-side JavaScript, APIs.
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript features (ES6+).
• Strong experience in HTML and CSS.
• Have experience working in an agency environment.
• Experience with Version Control systems (Git).
• Development in line with accessibility standards compliance and SEO best practices.
• Can work to deadline and juggle competing priorities.
• Willingness to take ownership of projects.
• Experience using build tools (Gulp, Webpack, Sass).
• Experience with automated deployment.
• Experience integrating third-party APIs.
• High attention to detail.

Desirables:

• Proficiency in React & JS frameworks.
• Exposure to Web Security principles.
• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to ThreeJS.
• Exposure to GraphQL.
• Understanding of unit and integration testing.
• Know your way around XD.

Other required abilities for this role include:

• Have Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Have the ability to communicate without jargon.
• Enjoy variety and have the ability to switch technologies.
• Have an active interest in web technologies.
• Have an eagerness to learn.
• Keen to mentor and share knowledge with other developers.
• Always strive to make things better.

This role offers a competitive package, as well as a great benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business.

Please note: This role can be home-based for 4 days a week with 1 day working from the office in Colchester — you will need to live within commutable distance of Colchester.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is partnering with a transport and logistics business based on the outskirts of Colchester to recruit a Transport Planner for their existing team.

You will need to come from a planning background within the general haulage or pallet network industries, and have previous experience managing a fleet of Rigid/Artic vehicles.

Duties include:

• Routing vehicles and covering deliveries across the UK.
• Providing good communication with the Traffic office teams and Drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained.
• Use in-house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency.
• Ensuring internal tracking systems are kept organised and updated.
• Controlling and planning resources (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU Drivers’ Hours regulations).
• Plan Rigid and Artic work for the following day.
• Warehouse checks.
• CPC Holder is an advantage, but not essential.

Please note: Due to the company’s location, you will need to drive.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment seeks a Colchester-based Fitter/Labourer for a nationwide manufacturing-based construction company known for high-quality solutions and excellent customer service. With extensive industry experience, they prioritise delivering top-quality products to clients.

This role involves travelling to sites to support the Team Leaders and will involve a lot of heavy work such as digging, lifting and manual labour.

Role requirements:

• Willing to work long hours
• Physically able and willing to do manual labour
• CSCS card would be preferable
• Manual labour experience is preferable
• A driving licence is essential
• Happy to stay away from home as required

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, basic salary plus overtime
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Lots of progression is available as this company likes to promote within
• Opportunity to be put through training courses

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant company on a full-time, permanent basis.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded organisation, based on the outskirts of Colchester, looking to add an Account Executive (Marketing) to their existing team.

As a Marketing Account Executive, you will be an integral part of the creative team. In this position, you will work alongside Account Managers and Account Directors to deliver marketing campaigns and collateral in collaboration with the client, studio teams and client services departments.

You will be confident to talk to clients and internal teams on a day-to-day basis, building strong relationships and ensuring projects are progressed and delivered in time.

You must be supremely organised, have excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail.

Training will be provided for the specifics of the role.

Key duties include:

• Working alongside the Account Managers, coordinate the delivery of marketing campaigns in collaboration with the client, studio teams and client services departments.
• Work closely with the media planning and buying team to track media schedules and flag up coming bookings.
• Ensure campaign assets are created on brand, to the required specification, with the right message for the right purpose and to deadline. For example, this could include press advertising, direct mail and digital advertising.
• Create templated emailer campaigns through platforms such as Spotler, Beepro and MailChimp.
• Update website content and imagery using WordPress.
• Basic understanding of SEO in terms of the importance of how relevant content affects the growth and success of organic search traffic. This will include working with an Account Manager to implement content improvement recommendations, based on SEO reports provided by our in-house experts.
• Project support as required, this may include typing documents, briefing client amendments, proofreading, research, image sourcing and promotional item sourcing.
• Broad understanding of key media channels.
• Proofreading and attention to detail are a must.

Required essential skills and attributes include:

• Well organised with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Deadline driven.
• Able to cope under pressure and work under tight deadlines.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Able to develop relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Comfortable with working as part of a team.
• Can work independently and use initiative.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Confident and positive attitude.

Health, wellbeing and benefits include:

• 20 days holiday, plus B/H..
• Company pension.
• Health Cash Plan, cash back on dental, optical, and other health care costs such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, reflexology, and acupuncture.
• Life assurance.
• Electric car purchase scheme, via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Outstanding training and progression, including access to LinkedIn Learning and Group Learning Management System.
• Share purchase scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant team, offering further development and progression, as well as a great package and free parking.

Please note: This role is office-based based Monday to Friday.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and successful business in Earls Colne, looking to recruit a Warehouse Administrator to join their team.

The role of the Warehouse Administrator will be to provide general administrative support for the warehouse department to ensure effective and efficient service levels are being delivered and maintained.

Duties include:

• Complete general administrative duties in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintain the warehouse stock system by accurately inputting the required data, in addition to checking and reconciling data where appropriate and identifying and resolving any discrepancies to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Prepare and cross-check all documentation relating to the movement of goods in order to meet customer service levels.
• Communicate with the warehouse/customers to ensure smooth day-to-day maintenance of stock control.
• Answer and direct queries promptly and in a professional manner, providing accurate information to ensure excellent customer service is being delivered.

Please note that due to the location, you will need to drive.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.