We are looking for a motivated and proactive SEO & AI Search Optimisation Specialist to join MGN Builders Merchants. This is a key role in driving our digital growth — improving our organic traffic, strengthening AI search citations (Google SGE, ChatGPT, Perplexity), and ensuring MGN is ahead of search trends.
The ideal candidate will be data-driven, detail-oriented, and hungry to learn. You will work closely with our Marketing Department to optimise product/category pages, strengthen website search, and deliver measurable SEO improvements that directly contribute to sales and brand visibility.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct ongoing SEO audits using Ahrefs, GSC, and related tools, identifying and resolving issues (crawl errors, duplicate content, indexing problems).
* Optimise product and category pages (titles, descriptions, metadata, schema, attributes, internal linking).
* Rewrite content flagged as "AI-written" to ensure originality, brand consistency, and ranking strength.
* Research and implement AI search optimisation strategies — ensuring MGN is cited in Google SGE, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other emerging AI-driven search engines.
* Manage backlink building campaigns to increase domain authority.
* Track keyword rankings and traffic, reporting progress weekly and monthly.
* Collaborate with the marketing team on seasonal campaigns, landing pages, and content strategies.
* Stay up to date with SEO and AI search trends, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
Skills & Requirements
* 2 –3 years of hands-on SEO experience (e-commerce preferred).
* Strong knowledge of SEO tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Search Console, GA4.
* Familiarity with AI search engines and optimisation for AI citations (desirable, but training can be provided).
* Understanding of structured data, schema, and technical SEO basics.
* Strong research skills and attention to detail.
* Proactive mindset — able to identify opportunities and drive improvements independently.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What We Offer
* Opportunity to shape MGN's SEO and AI search presence at a critical stage of growth.
* Collaborative, forward-thinking team environment.
* Long-term career growth with exposure to multiple areas of digital marketing.
* Competitive salary
* 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Birthday holiday
* Birthday Gift voucher
* Employee Private Health Care
* Bonus scheme
* Company pension scheme
* Staff discount scheme
* Onsite car parking
* Training and development opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Canteen
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Romford RM3 8ST: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* SEO: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person