Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Gear4music Ltd.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount scheme across products

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders across the

Job summary

Gear4music is seeking a Warehouse Maintenance Engineer to maintain, repair and improve a wide range of warehouse systems and equipment in a busy distribution environment.

You will work with Operations and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations, focusing on reducing downtime and supporting high-volume throughput. This role suits a practical, proactive engineer who enjoys problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 automated systems including conveyors, goods-to-person retrieval systems, and packing systems.
• 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.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Fault-finding

Safety compliance

Independent working

Education

Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

IPAF

PASMA

Conveyors

Job description

Job Description

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.

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 automated systems including conveyor systems, goods to person retrieval systems, and packing systems.
• 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

What we’ll give you

Alongside the benefit of working with a fantastic bunch of talented people, we are committed to providing a well-rounded benefits package that includes development opportunities and support for your wellbeing:

• Generous discount scheme across our full range of music and home entertainment products
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 caring & compassionate support across a wide range of areas
• Access to 30 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the business, demonstrating our commitment to prioritising mental health & wellbeing support as a ‘Mindful Employer’
• Free car parking with access to electric charging points
• Uniform provided
• A great coffee machine to make your day more enjoyable

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, access to the 26-day per annum WFH policy where job roles permit.

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.