Full TimeENEurope
ABOUT THE COMPANY
LGH is a global leader in the hire of lifting equipment, with operations across the UK, Europe, the USA, and Australia. For over 50 years, we’ve earned the trust of major industries through our unwavering commitment to safety, reliability, and technical excellence. From complex infrastructure projects to everyday lifting needs, our equipment and expertise support customers worldwide.
As a forward-thinking business, we continue to invest significantly in our systems, technology, and most importantly, our people. We’ve fostered a collaborative and supportive environment where talented individuals can thrive, innovate, and make a genuine impact.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Are you a collaborative team player with strong communication skills? Are you passionate about clean code and solving real-world business problems? Do you want to contribute to a growing, people-focused organisation with a global footprint?
We’re seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Developer to join our in-house development team. You’ll play a key role in building, maintaining, and improving core systems that power our global operations. A particular focus of the role will be helping us modernise and streamline our application stack.
OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTABILITIES
This is a full-stack development role focused on delivering modern web applications using Laravel and PHP. You'll work closely with UK and US-based teams, developing core systems that drive our operations. From architecting new solutions to improving performance, you'll play a critical role in shaping our tech direction.
You’ll collaborate on business-critical systems, building new features, improving existing systems, and ensuring the security, performance, and maintainability of our applications
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Development
Design and develop scalable, maintainable web applications using PHP (v8+) and Laravel (v8–12)
Architect application features and champion best practices
Build interactive UIs using Livewire, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs; integrate with external services
Handle queue systems and background processes (Redis, queues)
Design caching strategies for performance optimisation
Write and maintain unit, feature, and integration tests
Code Quality
Manage Git repositories and ensure clean version control practices
Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, DeployHQ)
Maintain clear documentation and promote coding standards
System Architecture & Performance
Design database schemas, manage migrations, and optimise complex queries
Ensure scalability, availability, and security across systems
Monitor performance using logs and monitoring tools
Work with infrastructure teams to deploy and maintain systems
Project Delivery & Communication
Translate business requirements into technical solutions
Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
Communicate effectively across departments and time zones
Document architecture, APIs, and deployment procedures
Contribute to the long-term technical roadmap
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Core Technical Skills
3+ years of commercial development experience
Strong PHP (7.3–8.4) knowledge and modern OOP best practices
Laravel (v8–12) expertise, including Eloquent, service providers, etc.
Livewire (v2/v3) with Alpine.js for reactive front-end functionality
Tailwind CSS (v3/v4) for modern, responsive UI development
Tooling & Workflow
Git and GitHub workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews)
Experience with CI/CD and deployment automation
MySQL query optimisation, indexing, and database migrations
Understanding of Linux servers, web server configuration (Nginx/Apache)
Soft Skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal)
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Familiar with Agile methodologies and asynchronous collaboration
Desirable (Not Essential)
Experience with other PHP frameworks (Symfony, CodeIgniter)
Docker and containerisation tools (Docker Compose, Kubernetes)
Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Familiarity with testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Pest, Cypress)
WORKING PATTERN:
Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 40 hours per week between 8am – 5pm
COMPANY BENEFITS
25 days Annual Leave (+1 per year capped at 30)
Pension scheme
Free lifting gear hire
Quarterly incentive programme
Training & development support
Length of service recognition
H.I.R.E Fit wellbeing scheme
Optional team trips, including company-organised ski trips and social events
Ability to commute/relocate:
Home-based
Important Information:
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this vacancy.
Only applicants with an existing legal right to work in the EU will be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship or support visa applications at this time.
