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Senior Front End Developer Location: Milton Keynes We are looking for an experienced Senior Front End Developer to take ownership of our front-end codebase and play a key role in developing high-quality, accessible and high-performing digital products. You will work closely with Product Managers, Designers and Back-End Developers to deliver new features, improve existing components and help shape front-end development standards. You will also take ownership of the front-end build pipeline, performance optimisation and our design system. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the front-end codebase, including maintaining, refactoring and extending UI components. Develop pixel-perfect, accessible and responsive user interfaces from design specifications. Lead front-end build and deployment processes, including build configuration and production optimisation. Champion accessibility, working to WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility. Develop and maintain automated component and end-to-end tests using appropriate testing tools. Conduct peer code reviews and help improve development standards and component architecture. Collaborate with back-end developers on API integration and data-fetching approaches. Monitor and optimise front-end performance, including Core Web Vitals, bundle size, lazy loading and rendering. Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of the product's design system and component library. Work with an external development team during a structured knowledge transfer period, ensuring a smooth transition of technical knowledge and ownership. Technical Stack TypeScript React React Router Next.js Apollo Client Node.js 22 MSAL CSS Modules Axios Styled Components React Hook Form & Yup Component and end-to-end testing tools such as Jest, Testing Library and Playwright About You You will be a proactive and experienced front-end developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and improving the quality of digital products. You will have a strong eye for detail and be passionate about creating accessible, performant and intuitive user experiences. You should be confident making technical decisions, challenging existing approaches where appropriate, and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience in Senior Front End Development . Excellent hands-on experience with TypeScript and React . Experience working with Next.js, React Router and Apollo Client . Strong understanding of component architecture and state management. Experience with Node.js , ideally Node.js 22. Experience with authentication technologies such as MSAL . Strong knowledge of CSS Modules and Styled Components . Experience working with Axios and API integrations. Experience building robust forms using React Hook Form and Yup . Experience with automated component and end-to-end testing. Good understanding of web accessibility and WCAG 2.1 AA . Experience optimising web performance and Core Web Vitals. Strong knowledge of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility. A strong understanding of clean code, code reviews and modern development best practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Front End Developer to take genuine ownership of a key codebase, influence technical standards and help shape the future of a growing digital product in Milton Keynes .

Aftersales Manager We're seeking an experienced Aftersales Manager to lead service and warranty operations. You'll manage a team of advisors and technicians, drive workshop performance, and ensure an excellent customer experience. Key Responsibilities Lead the aftersales team and oversee daily operations Handle escalated customer issues and warranty claims Improve workshop efficiency, productivity and turnaround times Monitor KPIs (labour hours, WIP, CSI, rework) Ensure high standards in diagnostics, repairs and quality control Support systems implementation and continuous improvement Collaborate with sales and logistics for smooth vehicle handovers About You Proven aftersales management experience (motor trade) Strong technical and commercial understanding Effective leader with excellent communication skills Organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment What's on Offer 45k + bonus Company car, pension, and benefits

Software Engineer - Java /Back End Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office Java, PostgreSQL, API We are looking for an experienced Back End Developer with excellent Java, PostgreSQL and API skills due to software development moving from an outsourced model to in-house. Working alongside the development team you will: Be highly involved with knowledge transfer, including code walkthroughs, pairing sessions, and documentation reviews with the outgoing external team. Gain understanding of the current Java application architecture - service boundaries, dependency injection patterns, build system, and deployment configuration. Design and implement new back-end features, enhancements, and bug fixes in Java, following agreed coding standards and architectural principles. PostgreSQL data model - schema design, migration management (Flyway/Liquibase), indexing strategy, and query optimisation. Design, document, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, ensuring consistency, versioning, and thorough OpenAPI/Swagger documentation. Identify, catalogue, and systematically address technical debt in collaboration with the wider Your background and experience will include Great communication skills, able to contribute to future roadmaps for the products Excellent Java development experience (Java 11+) in a production environment - including Spring Boot, dependency injection, and RESTful API design. PostgreSQL skills: schema design, complex query writing, index optimisation, and migration tooling (Flyway or Liquibase). Experience designing and documenting APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger Proficiency with build tools - Maven or Gradle - and a modern Java development workflow. Understanding of software design principles (SOLID, DRY, Clean Architecture) Familiarity with containerised deployment environments (Docker, Kubernetes) from a developer perspective. Understanding and interest in AI coding assistants - Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent

Aftersales Manager We're seeking an experienced Aftersales Manager to lead service and warranty operations. You'll manage a team of advisors and technicians, drive workshop performance, and ensure an excellent customer experience. Key Responsibilities Lead the aftersales team and oversee daily operations Handle escalated customer issues and warranty claims Improve workshop efficiency, productivity and turnaround times Monitor KPIs (labour hours, WIP, CSI, rework) Ensure high standards in diagnostics, repairs and quality control Support systems implementation and continuous improvement Collaborate with sales and logistics for smooth vehicle handovers About You Proven aftersales management experience (motor trade) Strong technical and commercial understanding Effective leader with excellent communication skills Organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment What's on Offer 45k + bonus Company car, pension, and benefits