Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer

Company: Gear4Music
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Location: York
Job Description:

Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer 

Join a supportive York distribution team at Gear4Music, on a fixed-term contract until January 2027. Full training is provided, making this a welcoming opportunity for reliable, hardworking people who enjoy practical work, teamwork and a fast-paced environment. 

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – FULL TRAINING PROVIDED 

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Warehouse Assistant, Stores Operative, Goods In Operative, Dispatch Operative, Inventory Assistant, Order Picker, Packing Operative, Distribution Operative, Fulfilment Operative, Warehouse Associate 

Benefits include weekly pay, free on-site parking and employee product discount. 

GUARANTEED WEEKLY HOURS – MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE 

SALARY: £12.71 per hour + Benefits 

LOCATION: York, North Yorkshire 

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract 

WORKING HOURS: 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. 

 

JOB OVERVIEW 

This is an opportunity to join a busy distribution centre where accuracy, teamwork and customer service matter. The Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer will receive full training across warehouse functions in a supportive team. 

As a Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer you will help move stock from goods-in through storage, picking, packing and dispatch for UK and international customer orders. 

The Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer contributes to a safe, organised and efficient operation during seasonal demand. 

 

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.

  

DUTIES 

Your duties as the Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer include: 

  • Goods In and Storage: Receive, unload and store incoming stock 
  • Picking and Packing: Pick and pack customer orders accurately 
  • Labelling and Dispatch: Label and prepare products for dispatch 
  • Order Processing: Process orders for customers in the UK and internationally 
  • Safety and Organisation: Maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment 
  • Warehouse Support: Support wider warehouse operations as required

  

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS 

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. 

ESSENTIAL 

  • Flexibility to work both rotating shift patterns, including weekends 

DESIRABLE 

  • 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 
  • Ability to work in a physically active role 
  • Willingness to learn and contribute as part of a team

  

BENEFITS 

  • £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 

Plus the following: 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.

  

NO AGENCIES PLEASE 

 

APPLY TODAY… 

By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. 

JOB REF: AWDO-C15237 

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Gear4Music

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Posted: November 11th, 2026