Warehouse Maintenance Engineer

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.

• 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
• 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

• 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