Location: York - Clifton Moor
Department: Warehouse
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
About Us
Gear4music is one of the world’s largest online retailers of musical instruments and equipment. Our warehouse and distribution sites play a vital role in supporting our global customers and keeping our operations running safely and efficiently is critical to our success.
We’re looking for a Warehouse Maintenance Engineer to join our York distribution site, supporting the maintenance, reliability and safety of our warehouse equipment and facilities.
The Role
As a Warehouse Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving a wide range of warehouse systems and equipment to ensure minimal downtime and safe operation. You’ll work closely with Operations and Health & Safety teams to support a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, fault-finding and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on warehouse equipment and facilities
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime
Support the maintenance of conveyor systems, racking, dock levellers, doors and building services
Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work
Support contractor management and oversee third-party maintenance activities where required
Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs
Identify opportunities for equipment improvements and preventative maintenance
Support site compliance with statutory inspections and safety checks
Respond to breakdowns in a timely and effective manner
About You
You’ll be a practical, reliable engineer who’s comfortable working in a busy warehouse or industrial environment and understands the importance of safety, quality and teamwork.
Essential:
Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within a warehouse, distribution or industrial environment
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements in an operational setting
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Desirable:
Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification
Experience with conveyors, automation or warehouse systems
Multi-skilled (mechanical and electrical) background
CompTIA A+ entry level IT certification
Experience working with CMMS systems
IPAF licence and PASMA qualification
This is a full-time role working 39.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm with a one-hour lunch break plus an early finish on Fridays!
The role may occasionally require out-of-hours work or weekend support.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Company pension
Staff discount on Gear4music products
Opportunities for training and development
A supportive team environment at our York distribution site
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced maintenance engineer looking for a practical role in a fast-paced warehouse environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help keep Gear4music’s York distribution operations running smoothly and safely.
As one of the fastest-growing retailers of musical instruments and equipment, Gear4music is proud to be at the forefront of the music industry. We are more than just a retailer. We are a community of music enthusiasts who are committed to providing the best possible online shopping experience for our customers. Our passion for music drives us to constantly innovate and improve our offerings, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our vision.
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