Warehouse Shift Manager in York

Location: York - Clifton Moor

Department: Warehouse

Hours: 40

Job Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager who doesn’t mind rolling your sleeves up and being hands on? As our business continually grows, we are looking to reinforce our formidable warehouse management team who are responsible for making sure the heart of our business keeps beating. Reporting to the Senior Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of one of our busy Warehouse Departments, leading a shift team of around 20 skilled operatives expanding to as many as 50 during peak periods. You will ensure that all daily tasks are completed to keep the warehouse running smoothly, meeting both business and customer needs, while upholding the highest standards of staff welfare and safety. You’ll be making sure that all warehouse policies, health and safety procedures and protocols are followed by yours and the wider team. We will be looking for the successful candidate to not just maintain current standards but develop the team and the service they deliver as the company continues to grow.

Who we are

Launched in 2003, we’re a vibrant and fast-growing company with a passion for music. We really care about our people and want them to grow with us in an open and supportive environment. We have a large team with many different needs and personalities, across a wide range of different focus areas, including marketing, logistics, technology, and customer service. We want to provide our customers with the best online shopping experience in music, wherever they are across the world.

Who you are

You will be happy to lead by example, encouraging a strong team orientated work ethic in everything you do. You will be comfortable managing the day to day, meeting tight deadlines and making decisions that have the customers’ needs at the heart of what we do. You will support and develop all team members and new starters and be the first point of call on the warehouse floor. Delivering a proactive and preventative approach to Health & Safety, and ensuring legal compliance and safe working practices at all times. You will be a strong presence throughout the Warehouse Service operation, making decisions, problem-solving and balancing priorities whilst always acting with integrity and due diligence.

What we are looking for

• Previous people management experience within a Warehouse environment, including developing teams of people and training others on operating procedures
• Good communications skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills, including the ability to analyse data
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Computer literate
• HSE Knowledge - Risk Assessments/HACCP/COSHH/SOPs
• Experience of managing staff rotas
• Punctual and reliable
• Focused and methodical approach to tasks, with good attention to detail
• Personable, self-motivated and with the ability to work to deadlines
• The ability to think out of the box in pressurised scenarios
• A can do attitude and approach to daily tasks, willing to pitch in and support your team to get the job done

Useful but not essential

• Fork Truck experience
• Goods In Experience
• Previous Experience in eCommerce

Things to consider

We are a busy 7-day a week operation working from 06:00 to 23:00 Monday to Friday and currently a weekend day shift. This is a weekly rotating shift role and requires the flexibility to work the following hours/dates:

• Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:30 Monday to Friday + Saturday 08:30 - 17:00 (you will be required to work a total of 5 out of the 7 days)
• Late Shift: 14:30 - 23:00 Monday to Friday + Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 (you will be required to work a total of 5 out of the 7 days)

During our peak times throughout October, November and December there may be a requirement to work additional hours which is paid as overtime.

What we’ll give you

Enjoy our break room with complimentary hot beverages. Additionally, we have an onsite snack bar featuring a variety of chilled food options such as sandwiches, pastries, and confectionery items for purchase. 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 onsite parking.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Comfortable staff facilities.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Employee referral scheme and 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. If you would like to further your career with a dynamic, growing company, where you can expect to be rewarded for hard work - please apply today!

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.