Audio Visual Warehouse Supervisor - live events

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations in the technical Audio Visual Warehouse prep area-ensuring all equipment is prepped, tested, and dispatched to meet job requirements.
• Manage stock control processes: perform regular stock-takes, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate asset tracking using internal systems.
• Work with project managers and hire desk teams to assess equipment availability, and coordinate sub-hires where needed.
• Oversee the complete sub-hire process: sourcing, booking, quality-checking, and returning external equipment.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of gear, ensuring correct handling, packing, and labelling.
• Act as a key liaison between warehouse and project/sales teams to translate technical requirements into actionable prep instructions.
• Mentor and supervise a team of technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices in equipment handling and safety.
• Conduct quality control checks to guarantee all equipment is functional and configured correctly prior to dispatch.
• Represent the warehouse team in pre-production meetings to advise on prep timelines, equipment readiness, and sub-hire logistics.
• Drive improvements in stock accuracy, prep efficiency, and cost-effective sourcing of equipment.
• Maintain health and safety compliance in all warehouse operations.
• Participate in the on-call rota and support out-of-hours logistics when needed.
• Perform other relevant duties to support the success of the wider team and business.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a technical prep, warehouse, or supervisory role in the events or AV industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of AV, lighting, rigging, and staging equipment.
• Proven experience in stock management and sub-hire coordination.
• Effective communicator and confident leader with a hands-on attitude.
• Organised, reliable, and capable of working under pressure.
• Experience with inventory management systems and tools (spreadsheets, databases).
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Desirable

• Knowledge of scenic workflows and event staging.
• Understanding of technical schematics and basic CAD/Vectorworks.
• Previous onsite crew and budget management experience.
• Familiarity with warehouse safety procedures and logistics planning.

What We Offer

• A key role in the delivery of high-impact live events and experiences.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values initiative and growth.
• Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Involvement in diverse and exciting projects across the UK and beyond.

If you feel you fulfil the above criteria please send your CV into us today