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Who Are We? Gear4music is a leading UK & European musical retailer. Since launching in 2003, our mission has been to make music accessible for all. We now offer over 62,000 products, serve customers in 190 countries, and operate in 15 languages and 9 currencies. In 2022, we also launched AV.com – retailing HiFi, Home Cinema, and accessories. Behind the scenes, we’re powered by a growing technical team who make all of this possible. We recently turned over £147m and continue to grow, evolve, and innovate. Who Are You? You’re a sharp, thoughtful, and organised Product Manager with a passion for technology and process improvement. You love asking the right questions, spotting bottlenecks, and figuring out how things can be done better, faster, smarter. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy solving real-world problems. You’re a confident communicator who can bring together technical and non-technical minds to drive tangible change – and you're excited to make a serious impact on how we work. Your Mission Sitting within the Tech Team’s product management function, You’ll play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency. Your job is to act as the bridge between technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors, helping us design and implement solutions that drive real results. You will: • Gather, document, and analyse complex business requirement., • Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications., • Work with technical SMEs to understand our current technical set up, identifying areas of particular complexity and challenge., • Analyse and model current and future processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and improvement., • Work closely with developers, external partners and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable technical solutions., • Support project delivery using Agile practices – contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and stakeholder demos., • Drive test planning and UAT, ensuring business goals are met before solutions go live., • Proactively communicate project progress, blockers, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels., • Act as a champion for continuous improvement, working across departments to reduce manual processes and increase operational efficiency. The Technical Bits We don’t expect you to code – but you’ll need to be technically fluent enough to hold your own in discussions with developers, product teams, and vendors. Here’s the sort of experience we’re looking for: • Demonstrable experience as a Product Manager, Business Analyst, Systems architect, or similar role (3+ years)., • Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), operational systems, or logistics platforms., • Familiarity with business analysis tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart)., • Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies., • Comfortable working with technical documentation, workflows, and data models., • Experience with WMS platforms, Logistics technology, or e-commerce back-office functions is highly desirable. Bonus points for: • Experience in systems/process transformation in a logistics, warehouse or retail operations environment. Why Us? Because we actually care. No, really. We're not about flash perks or empty promises. We’re about giving you the space, support, and flexibility to do your best work, grow in your role, and feel valued along the way. From wellbeing resources and mental health support to properly planned progression paths – you’ll be part of a culture that values honesty, collaboration, and impact. You’ll work with real people solving real challenges – not stuck in endless meetings or writing reports no one reads. You’ll get to shape how we work and play a key part in building solutions that scale with our business. We’re a flat team – our directors sit with the teams, and everyone has a voice. Critiquing your boss is allowed. Encouraged, even. Our Head Office and UK warehouse operations are based in York, so that’s where you’ll spend the majority of your time, but there will be opportunity for hybrid working and flexible hours, depending on your circumstances. What We Will Offer • Great pay – and it’s always on time., • No expectation of long hours. We respect your time., • A personal development plan and regular 1:1s., • Your choice of Mac or Windows Laptop, • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme., • A generous staff discount scheme., • Flexible hours and no dress code., • Mental health first aiders., • A strong learning culture with support for external training. And the usual good stuff: • Cycle to work scheme., • Eyecare vouchers., • Company pension scheme., • Employee referral bonuses. 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.

Whats on offer? £60,000 - £65,000 12-month contract Working for one of the top employers in the region Flexible working hours 25 days holiday Pension scheme Discount scheme on their products Stand out offices in York Whats the role? Campbell Grove Talent are partnering with a well-established, highly profitable, retail business in York, one of the region's top employers, to find an experienced Finance Manager ready to make a real impact. This isn't your standard management accounts role. The business is in an exciting period of change, with a number of projects underway around process and systems improvement. The SLT actively want you involved in that work - not just observing but genuinely adding value and shaping how things are done. Alongside the project work, you'll be mentoring junior members of the finance team, supporting them through their studies and helping set the standard for what great looks like. Day-to-day, you'll own the monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and VAT returns. What we're looking for: You'll be someone who can hit the ground running, ideally availa...

Persimmon is seeking a Tax Specialist to join its Group Tax team, supporting VAT and indirect tax compliance, advisory and assurance activity across the Group, while developing deeper technical capability over time. The role offers exposure across VAT, SDLT and land-related taxes, commercial projects, systems initiatives and business partnering. Support from senior tax colleagues and external advisers will be available for more complex or novel issues. Job Title: Tax Technical Advisory Specialist Location: York, YO19 Join Persimmon Homes as a Tax Technical & Advisory Specialist , a role designed for a strong tax generalist who wants to broaden their tax expertise and develop deeper VAT and indirect tax expertise in a supportive, in-house environment. This is an opportunity to move beyond narrow silos, own tax issues from analysis through to implementation, gain exposure to complex and commercial tax matters, and see the impact of your work within a FTSE 100 business. Why Persimmon Homes? We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year. At Persimmon, we don't just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as an Indirect Tax Technical & Advisory Specialist , you'll benefit from: Competitive salary Company car/Car allowance 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction Health Care Life Cover & Contributory Pension Bonus Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development What is the role? Persimmon is seeking a Tax Specialist to join its Group Tax team, supporting VAT and indirect tax compliance, advisory and assurance activity across the Group, while developing deeper technical capability over time. The role offers exposure across VAT, SDLT and land-related taxes, commercial projects, systems initiatives and business partnering. Support from senior tax colleagues and external advisers will be available for more complex or novel issues. What you'll do as an Tax Technical Advisory Specialist As Tax Specialist you will: Support the Group Tax function in responding to general tax queries, including VAT and indirect tax, developing technical expertise and acting as a key internal contact, with appropriate escalation where required. Research and analyse tax issues including VAT, SDLT and other land tax issues across England, Scotland and Wales, interpreting legislation and guidance and producing clear written analysis. Review Group VAT returns prepared by the Tax Trainee, using analytical review and sampling techniques to identify issues and build confidence in risk areas. Undertake site and desktop compliance reviews across multiple tax areas. Support tax input into new initiatives including expense system pilots, payrolling of benefits and system integrations, helping ensure compliant and efficient implementation. Contribute indirect tax input to wider commercial projects, including land remediation and R&D initiatives, working collaboratively with operational teams and advisers. Assist with automation and process improvement initiatives, including validating consolidated return outputs and reviewing system processes. Support the delivery of tax training for example - VAT and land-related training to finance, land and construction teams, as technical confidence develops. Provide day-to-day coaching and knowledge-sharing to the Tax Trainee, helping build capability and succession within the Group Tax team. What experience do I need? We're looking for a high-calibre tax generalist rather than a fully-formed indirect tax specialist. Newly qualified CTA, ACA, or equivalent (or close to qualification), with experience across UK tax and some exposure to VAT, seeking to develop deeper indirect tax expertise in a supported in-house role. Solid grounding in UK tax fundamentals, with interest in VAT and land-related taxes. Experience preparing, reviewing or supporting VAT returns is desirable rather than essential. Comfortable researching tax issues, interpreting legislation and guidance, and presenting conclusions clearly. Strong written communication skills with excellent attention to detail. Proactive, curious and motivated to build technical expertise. Able to work independently while collaborating effectively and escalating appropriately. Comfortable working in a dynamic, commercial environment. TPBN1_UKTJ

Multi-Skilled Engineer Location: York Shift Pattern: Rotating 4 on 4 off days and nights dependant on season A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to support site operations through proactive maintenance, rapid fault resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities Deliver planned preventative maintenance activities in line with schedules, ensuring equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting efficient production operations across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing long-term corrective actions to prevent repeat failures. Carry out both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks across a range of machinery, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and compliance with operational requirements. Conduct risk assessments and safety checks, ensuring all engineering activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards and contribute to a safe working environment. Support continuous improvement initiatives, including equipment upgrades, process optimisation, and engineering projects aimed at improving efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Requirements Proven experience in a multi-skilled engineering role within manufacturing, production, or industrial environments, with a strong track record of both planned...

Whats on offer? £60,000 - £65,000 12-month contract Working for one of the top employers in the region Flexible working hours 25 days holiday Pension scheme Discount scheme on their products Stand out offices in York Whats the role? Campbell Grove Talent are partnering with a well-established, highly profitable, retail business in York, one of the region's top employers, to find an experienced Finance Manager ready to make a real impact. This isn't your standard management accounts role. The business is in an exciting period of change, with a number of projects underway around process and systems improvement. The SLT actively want you involved in that work - not just observing but genuinely adding value and shaping how things are done. Alongside the project work, you'll be mentoring junior members of the finance team, supporting them through their studies and helping set the standard for what great looks like. Day-to-day, you'll own the monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and VAT returns. What we're looking for: You'll be someone who can hit the ground running, ideally available to start soon. Beyond that, here's what matters most: A solid background in management accounting, with hands-on experience in process improvement Strong Excel skills -you're comfortable working with complex data Experience navigating a large, complex organisation Interested in this Finance Manger role? Apply with your CV or reach out to Lucy Regan or Emma Dugdale for a confidential conversation. We'd love to hear from you.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

Ready to lead nationally significant Habitat Regulations Assessment work and shape the future of HRA delivery? Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Join a multi-award-winning consultancy where your leadership and technical expertise will drive innovation, influence strategy and deliver real environmental impact. Purpose & Scope of the Role We are seeking an Associate Director/Director level ecologist with strong Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) expertise to lead and grow our national HRA capability. You will play a strategic role within a UK-wide ecology team, contributing to the expansion of our European presence and strengthening an already diverse HRA project portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary consultancy, you will collaborate closely with planning, engineering and environmental teams, supporting projects across sectors including residential, energy, infrastructure, minerals and defence throughout the UK and Ireland. Your Impact in this Position As the national HRA lead, you will set technical direction, drive innovation and ensure excellence in the delivery of HRA and RIAA outputs. You will lead programme delivery, support business growth through bids and tenders, and build strong client and stakeholder relationships. You will mentor and develop a team of specialists, embedding best practice and ensuring high-quality outputs, while influencing how HRA is applied across complex and high-profile projects. Core Capabilities Technical Leadership in HRA • Lead delivery and quality assurance of HRA and RIAA across a national project portfolio, • Shape service growth and contribute to business strategy, • Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, • Mentor and develop technical specialists, fostering a high-performing team, • Oversee complex project delivery as Programme Manager, • Ensure innovative, client-focused and compliant solutionsSkills, Experience & Qualifications, • Extensive experience in Habitat Regulations Assessment, including complex and large-scale projects, • Strong leadership and team development experience, • Excellent understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, • Proven stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness, • Relevant degree and professional membership (e.g. CIEEM); Chartered status desirable Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide.We have a wide range ofexpertiseacross our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value.We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who areLeading with Scienceto solve our clients most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employeesrequiringadditionalarrangements. xrnqpay This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role

Homebased Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Permanent, Full Time Join Premier Foods - where people, brands and purpose come together. We're proud to be one of the UK's largest listed food businesses, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites shaping the future of some of Britain's best-loved brands, found in 94% of households nationwide, making us one of the UK's top three ambient food suppliers. From much-loved household names such as Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors and Sharwoods, to our recently welcomed brands Fuel10k and Merchant Gourmet, our portfolio is packed with iconic favourites - and continues to grow. Role Purpose As our Senior Customer Business Manager, you'll lead the commercial relationship with one of Premier Foods' most significant Foodservice partners-Brakes/Sysco. You'll drive joint business planning, commercial negotiations, performance reviews and strategic growth initiatives across all categories. This senior role has full P&L ownership and is pivotal in shaping sustainable, long-term success for both Premier Foods and our customers. What you'll be doing • Delivering full P&L accountability, hitting targeted fiscal measures through brilliant commercial execution., • Shaping and leading joint business plans, promotional strategy and range optimisation with Brakes/Sysco., • Conducting insightful internal and external performance reviews, identifying risks and unlocking new opportunities., • Managing annual account plans aligned to broader commercial and corporate objectives., • Representing Premier Foods at Foodservice trade events, food shows, conferences and key networking forums., • Partnering with the End User team to drive pull-through growth from free trade and contracted customers., • Delivering innovation targets and champion NPD through creative, persistent selling., • Overseeing promotional forecasting, delivery and evaluation, ensuring operational excellence., • Improving forecast accuracy alongside Supply Chain, Finance and Commercial Planning teams., • Working with Marketing & Category to fix distribution gaps, drive new business and land NPD successfully., • Maintaining strong commercial hygiene, including timely ledger query management., • Bringing our values to life every day-aiming higher, staying agile and respecting and encouraging others. What we need from you • Proven account management experience within FMCG or Foodservice., • Strong commercial negotiation capability and confidence working with senior stakeholders., • Experience managing P&Ls and delivering against commercial targets., • Strategic thinker with sharp execution and an eye for continuous improvement., • A collaborative, relationship-focused approach aligned with our inclusive, people-first culture., • Someone who embraces agility, growth and curiosity-key behaviours that help our people thrive. What we offer you in return At Premier Foods, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued and able to grow. You'll benefit from: • Competitive salary + car allowance, • Annual bonus scheme, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Holiday Purchase Scheme, • Sharesave Scheme, • EV Car Scheme, • Pension & life assurance, • Private medical

Position Title: Health Safety and Environment Manager In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents. Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 41878 In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. At Scarborough, we're looking for someone who goes beyond compliance - someone who can shape culture, influence leaders, and inspire teams they don't directly manage. Of course, safety is non-negotiable. We are always Safety First. For Us, For Family. So much so, we've built our own internal safety brand - because making sure every colleague goes home safely to their family and friends isn't just a priority, it's part of who we are. But this role? It's bigger than that. This is about setting the bar - not just for Scarborough, but for the wider business. It's about embedding a safety mindset so deeply that it becomes instinctive. Lived. Breathed. Owned by everyone. What you'll be doing. You'll sit at the heart of the site leadership team, influencing thinking, challenging norms, and driving a culture where safety isn't driven by process... but by people. Because here, HSE isn't a function. It's a culture. And for the right person, this is more than a role - it's a genuine opportunity to grow your career, with a pathway towards future Director-level appointments. You will be able to. • Influence and coach leaders to take true ownership of safety, • Build belief and accountability across teams you don't directly lead, • Turn strategy into everyday behaviours on the ground, • Create momentum - where safety is continuously improving, not standing still, • Flex your leadership style to get the best out of our teams and processesYou will be accountable for., • Driving safe working practices and ensuring full legal compliance, • Shaping HSE strategy and influencing policy development, • Leading risk assessments and safe systems of work, • Embedding HSE standards through daily site presence and coaching, • Delivering impactful training and inductions, • Investigating incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence, • Leading audits, inspections, and compliance reporting, • Owning ISO 45001 & 14001 systems and audit plans, • Partnering with SLT, HR and Occupational Health on key issues, • Driving continuous improvement through data, insights and scorecards, • Leading emergency preparedness and environmental complianceWhat you'll need to be successful., • NEBOSH General Certificate & National Diploma (essential), • Environmental qualification (essential), • Experience within a senior HSE role in manufacturing (7-10 years), • Knowledge of ISO 45001 (essential) and ISO 14001 (desirable), • An engineering background and familiarity working within manufacturing environments, • Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, • An adaptable mindset, an appreciation of the need to adjust your style when the need arises, • An achievable yearly bonus based on personal performance., • An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay, • Flexible holidays - where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year, • Optional health cash plan, • Cycle to work scheme, • We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success., • We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success., • We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together. #LI-JF1 McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. xrnqpay You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Manufacturing Division: GB Manufacturing & Supply Chain Department: Environmental Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough || GB - United Kingdom : England : York Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd

Job Title: Quotations Engineer Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity. Location: Scarborough / Hybrid working Salary: Competitive Job type: Full Time - Permanent. Mon/Fri 37.5hrs per week The role: The Quotations Engineer position is a key technical role in ensuring our customers critical power requirements are met whilst meeting and improving on both internal and client KPI's. You'll be required to use your technical knowledge of generators to assess the remedial requirements of our client's assets and produce quotations that are both technically and commercially accurate. What you'll do: • Take ownership of assigned workload, to review and complete according to risk / priority / client and internal SLA's & KPI's in a timely manner., • Create detailed technical quotations to meet our client's needs, showing a clear process flow to aid our engineering teams in the delivery of their work., • Work with your internal colleagues, external technical resources, extended supply chain and sub-contractor base to identify solutions, source parts and services, and produce quotations to meet our customer's requirements., • Communicate effectively across all channels within the business to manage both internal stakeholder and client expectations., • Provide technical support to other members of the team and the wider business where required. We're looking for people who are driven by doing the right thing for our customers. We operate in an agile fast paced environment, and we are always looking forward, improving, never settling, and wanting to be the difference for our customers. It's an exciting time to join the energy industry as we seek to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and our ambitions present a tremendous opportunity. We work hard to deliver, and there's a lot to do, but the ability to make an impact in our business is significant. So, if that resonates with you and you want to love our customers as we do then come join a team of like-minded people. What good looks like: • Communication: You'll be able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner., • Self-starter: You'll have the ability to manage your own workload, prioritising according to both customer and business needs., • Seamless: You'll provide high quality solutions to our customers., • Specialist: You'll be skilled in your area with a good technical knowledge of power generation equipment and their working components. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Field Sales, Technical Sales Exec, Technical Sales Coordinator, Technical Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Business Development, Key Sales, Business Developer, Sales Executive, Direct Sales, Sales Development, Business Development Lead, Technical Business Development may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Harvesting Supervisor Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Holme-on-Spalding-Moor Salary: £35,000 Industry: FMCG / Fresh Produce Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 6am 6pm Shift: 5 days out of 7 (including weekends) Are you an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor within a fresh produce or FMCG environment looking to quickly progress to Harvesting Manager? Benefits: Quick, clear progression path to Harvesting Manager Competitive salary of £35,000 Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing food production business Pension scheme 28 days holiday including bank holidays Ongoing training and development Exposure to a high-volume, process-driven environment Key Responsibilities: Plan and organise labour across harvesting lines to maximise efficiency and output Lead and supervise harvesting teams, ensuring performance, productivity, and quality standards are met Monitor harvesting KPIs and take corrective action where required Ensure all products meet required specifications including quality, sizing, presentation, and consistency Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and health and safety standards across all areas Carry out regular checks on production output and quality throughout the day Communicate clear instructions and updates to teams on harvesting priorities and plans Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and support ongoing development Ensure accurate recording of production data and documentation Drive continuous improvement across harvesting processes and operations Liaise with other departments and external partners to ensure operational alignment Support training of new starters xrnqpay and supervisors within the team Skills & Experience: Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor within Fresh Produce Strong organisational and leadership skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Excellent communication and team management ability Strong attention to detail and quality standards Basic IT and numerical skills Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns Qualifications: GCSE, NVQ, Diploma or equivalent Basic Food Hygiene (essential) HACCP training (desirable)

Our client is one of the fastest growing providers of Cold Chain Logistics. They require a POD Engineer to join their busy team onsite team on a permanent basis. Offering a salary of £52,882 per annum the role is based 5 days out of 7, with a core pattern of Monday to Friday, 08:00am to 17:00pm - there is occasional weekend work. Key Responsibilities: Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. We are seeking a proactive and technically capable POD Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the automated conveyor systems that interface with trailers, including powered chains, motors, air systems and associated control components. This role delivers planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive fault response and spare parts management for both fixed automation and trailer-mounted equipment. You will play a key part in maximising uptime, maintaining compliance with site and OEM standards, and supporting the smooth flow of goods through the automated loading process. Ideally based locally to your POD based in Scarborough Intermittent travel expected across all other client UK sites and customer locations, to support with maintenance and operational requirements. Depending on location, hotel accommodation will be arranged with your line manager, costs to be covered by the business and associated travel expenses. Key Duties: Automated Conveyor & Trailer Interface Systems Maintain and service automated conveyor systems feeding trailers. Work on motors, gearboxes, chains, rollers, sprockets, bearings and transfer units. Support automation interfaces between warehouse systems and trailers. Diagnose mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults at conveyor-trailer handover points. Trailer Maintenance Deliver full PPM servicing of trailers, including powered floor systems, motors and pneumatic systems. Inspect air pressure lines, valves, hoses and connectors. Conduct condition checks during docked and undocked periods. Identify wear trends and recommend component replacements ahead of failure. Carry out cleaning of trailers as required. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Execute structured PPM schedules including daily/weekly inspections, monthly servicing, quarterly checks and annual overhauls. Record all PPM activity in the site CMMS or maintenance logs. Ensure compliance with site safety, food safety and cold-store standards. Reactive Maintenance & Fault Response Provide first-line reactive breakdown support for automation and trailer systems. Troubleshoot faults quickly to minimise downtime. Escalate complex issues to manufacturers or specialist support when required. Support recovery plans following major failures. Spare Parts & Inventory Management Manage on-site spare parts inventory for conveyors and trailer systems. Maintain accurate stock levels for motors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, bearings, sensors, air fittings and trailer-specific components. Monitor usage trends and forecast future demand. Raise replenishment requests and support standardisation of parts to reduce SKU complexity and cost. Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Work in line with LOTO and site safety procedures. Identify reliability risks and propose improvement actions. Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce breakdown frequency. Provide technical feedback to operations and engineering management. Must be comfortable working in sub-zero freezer conditions of -19C and below. Requirements: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering. Experience working with pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical systems. Competence in PPMs and structured maintenance routines. Ability to work with OEM equipment and documentation. Experience with inventory tracking for engineering spare parts. Understanding of LOTO procedures. Please apply in writing with your CV in the first instance to Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. xrnqpay For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We’re looking for a Logistics Operations Director to lead and shape our logistics and distribution operations across the UK and Europe. You’ll take ownership of ensuring our warehouse network, infrastructure, and operating models are scalable, efficient, and aligned to both current demand and future growth. By driving consistency, advancing automation, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all hubs, you’ll play a key role in enhancing operational performance, optimising costs, and delivering a high-quality customer experience. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategy and ongoing development of our UK and European logistics network (currently six hubs), defining future capability and operational evolution. Define and deliver warehouse and logistics infrastructure strategy across all hubs (Yorkshire, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Sweden), including automation, redevelopment, and the introduction of new equipment, processes and implementation plans. Maximise opportunities for operational consistency improvement, cost optimisation, and customer experience enhancement across all locations. Identify and present a comprehensive set of KPI’s and metrics to demonstrate service performance across all logistics operations. Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in warehouse operations, including automation, capacity planning, and operational process optimisation. Identify opportunities to optimise the physical layout, flow, capacity and capability of existing sites through redesign, automation integration, and improved use of space. Deliver and establish efficient operations at the new UK Distribution Centre, including building a high-performing team and defining Labour strategy (automation vs workforce mix). Act as line manager of central warehouse management team. Oversee Returns and trade-in operational infrastructure across all hubs, ensuring they are scalable as product complexity and order volumes increase. Ensure logistics operations can support rapid growth in order volumes, product range, and international shipping complexity. What You’ll Bring Senior leadership experience across multi-site warehouse and logistics operations, ideally within an international or European network. Proven ability to define and deliver logistics and distribution strategy aligned to business growth, scalability, and customer service objectives. Strong operational expertise in warehouse environments, including automation, capacity planning, infrastructure development, and process optimisation. Demonstrated success leading large-scale change and improvement initiatives, such as new site start-ups, redevelopments, or network transformation. Highly developed analytical and commercial capability, with experience using KPIs and data to drive performance, cost optimisation, and decision-making. Desirable: Experience operating across European logistics networks and managing the complexity of international distribution. Exposure to advanced warehouse automation technologies and system implementations. Experience overseeing returns, refurb, or trade-in operations at scale. Background in fast-growth, multi-channel, or omnichannel environments. Additional Information Standard working hours with flexibility expected at Director level. Based at our Clifton Moor site in York, with travel to UK and European locations as required. 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: Competitive salary. 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. Onsite cafe for snacks & drinks with an outside seating area. A relaxed dress code and 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 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. We have an open, collaborative, and friendly culture, and offer a supportive learning environment for people to grow and develop a career with us. REF-(Apply online only)