Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer / Night Shift

Gear4Music; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading musical instruments retailer in York seeks reliable Warehouse Operatives / Picker Packers for night shifts on a fixed-term contract. The role involves efficiently picking, packing, and dispatching orders while maintaining high accuracy. Applicants should be comfortable using tablets for order processing, reliable, and physically fit. The role offers full training, weekly pay, and various employee benefits including discounts and mental health support.

Benefits

Free hot drinks in the break room

Employee discounts on products

24/7 support through Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support with trained First Aiders

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Comfortable using tablets or handheld devices for order processing.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Physically fit and able to manage manual handling tasks.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming goods and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare customer orders efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure all products are clearly labelled and ready for shipment.
• Maintain organised stock levels and report discrepancies.
• Work closely with colleagues to meet daily targets.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Tablet usage

Reliability

Good communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer – Night Shift (Fixed Term Contract)

An excellent opportunity for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer to join our Gear4music night shift team at our Clifton Moor distribution centre in York on a fixed-term contract, ensuring smooth and efficient order processing during our busy festive period.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Warehouse Assistant, Goods In Operative, Stock Controller, Order Picker, Fulfilment Operative.

GUARANTEED WEEKLY HOURS – MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

As part of our Seasonal Recruitment Campaign, we have a number of available positions available within our Warehouse Team and are looking to hire several new team members to boost numbers.

Salary: £15.00 per Hour (Night Rate) / £12.21 per Hour (Day Rate, Where Applicable) + Benefits (see below)

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours: 22:30 to 07:00, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer to join a friendly and supportive night shift team within our York distribution centre.

As a Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer you will play a key role in ensuring products are accurately picked, packed, and dispatched to customers on time, maintaining Gear4music’s high standards for efficiency and accuracy.

This Warehouse Operative / Picker Packer role offers full training, guaranteed weekly hours, and a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in logistics, distribution, and stock control with one of the UK’s leading music retailers.

Our Story

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 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. We’re always looking for talented individuals who share our vision and enthusiasm for delivering an exceptional service to customers worldwide.

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Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.

Duties

• Receiving and Storing Stock: Handle incoming goods and maintain accurate records
• Picking and Packing Orders: Prepare customer orders efficiently and accurately
• Labelling and Dispatching: Ensure all products are clearly labelled and ready for shipment
• Stock Control: Maintain organised stock levels and report discrepancies
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to meet daily targets
• Health and Safety: Follow all warehouse safety procedures and guidelines
• Equipment Use: Operate scanners, tablets, and warehouse systems confidently

Candidate Requirements

• Comfortable using tablets or handheld devices for order processing
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and computer skills
• Physically fit and able to manage manual handling tasks
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Benefits

• £15.00 per hour night rate (with £12.21 per hour day rate for applicable shifts)
• 40 hours guaranteed with weekly pay
• Free hot drinks in the break room
• Employee discounts on our products
• 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health support with access to 30 trained First Aiders
• Free onsite parking
• Additional benefits including referral scheme and 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, 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. 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

How To Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.