Guitar Store Dispatch Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is the perfect opportunity for a guitar enthusiast to become part of the guitarguitar family at our Edinburgh store. guitarguitar is the biggest guitar retailer in the UK, with six stores based in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Birmingham, Camden and Epsom. You will be based in the stockroom of our store in Edinburgh, boasting a huge selection of guitars, amps, pedals and more!
About the Role:
Due to the specialist nature of the store, it is essential that you possess a strong knowledge and familiarity of guitars and their related equipment.
The role is multifaceted and you will be part of an elite team, working in a fast paced environment. We are seeking someone who is a team player, has a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude, keeps calm under pressure, and possesses excellent organisational skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Loading and unloading delivery vans
- Ensuring stock accuracy
- Preparing and merchandising stock for the shop floor
- Picking and packing, ensuring goods are shipped safely
- Tidying and cleaning the stockroom
- Supporting the sales staff to ensure the smooth running of the store
- Photography for our website and social media pages
- Liaising regularly with colleagues, web sales support team and occasionally with customers and suppliers
- Demonstrating safe working practices
To be considered for this role you must:
- Be a team player and a great communicator
- Work well under pressure
- Be detail orientated, meticulous and have great organisational skills
- Be highly driven, motivated and have a passion for guitars and music related equipment
Previous experience is preferred, but not essential, as full training will be provided. If you think you’ve got the energy and ability, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits:
- Living wage employer
- Best in industry staff purchase scheme
- 28 days holiday
- Performance related bonuses
- Fun workplace and friendly colleagues
- Pension scheme
- Company discounts
Job Type: Full-time, 5 days from 7.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,255.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Edin23
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Guitar Store Dispatch Operative roles across guitarguitar Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,255 - £21,255 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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