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Job Description

Join the Gear4music Team

Are you looking for a hands-on role within a fast-paced and supportive environment? We're currently recruiting Warehouse Operatives to join our Distribution Centre team in Clifton Moor, York.

These positions are offered on a fixed-term contract until January 2027. The reason for the fixed-term appointment is to cover a period of increased seasonal demand. Specifically, volumes within the Warehouse department increase during the months of October to December and additional labour is required during this period. All fixed-term contracts are for a maximum period of 6 months.

About Gear4music

Gear4music is one of the world's leading online retailers of musical instruments and music equipment. From guitars and drums to recording gear and pianos, we’re passionate about helping musicians at every stage of their journey. As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable team members to help us deliver an outstanding experience to customers around the globe.

The Role

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll play a key role in ensuring customer orders are processed accurately and efficiently. Working as part of a dedicated warehouse team, you’ll support a variety of operational tasks within our distribution centre.

Your responsibilities will include

• Receiving, unloading and storing incoming stock
• Picking and packing customer orders accurately
• Labelling and preparing products for dispatch
• Processing orders for customers across the UK and internationally
• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment
• Supporting wider warehouse operations as required

No previous experience? No problem. Full training will be provided across all warehouse functions to help you succeed in your role.

What We're Looking For

We’re interested in people with the right attitude and willingness to learn. If you’re dependable, hardworking and enjoy working as part of a team, we’d encourage you to apply.

You’ll ideally have

• Confidence using technology such as tablets or handheld devices
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, reliable and professional approach to work
• Basic literacy, numeracy and computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work in a physically active role
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply.

Working Hours

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week over 5 days, with a rotating shift pattern.

Week 1 – Early Shift

• Monday to Friday: 6:00am – 2:30pm / 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Saturday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Week 2 – Late Shift

• Monday to Friday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm
• Sunday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Flexibility to work both shift patterns is essential.

What You’ll Receive

• £12.71 per hour
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Weekly pay
• Employee discount on Gear4music products
• Free hot drinks in the break room
• On-site snack bar
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential support
• Dedicated mental health support, including access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee referral scheme
• Annual flu vaccinations

• employee referral scheme
• employer pension scheme
• corporate eyecare vouchers
• cycle to work scheme
• company sick pay scheme
• enhanced maternity
• paternity & adoption pay
• annual flu vaccinations

We have an open, collaborative, and friendly culture, and offer a supportive learning environment for people to grow and develop a career with us.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. A member of our friendly recruitment team will contact you to discuss your needs in more detail and ensure appropriate arrangements are made.

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