Warehouse Manager

Apex Event Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Event Recruitment in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to take ownership of daily warehouse operations for a fast-paced AV production environment. You will oversee equipment preparation, stock movements, and transport logistics to support corporate events, conferences and live productions.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organisation, and a proactive approach to improve efficiency and job readiness during peak event periods.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing or coordinating warehouse operations.
• Experience in AV/live events or equipment hire is highly regarded.
• Practical knowledge of audio, lighting, video and staging equipment.
• Strong inventory and stock control experience.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the warehouse.
• Lead equipment picks and preparation for upcoming events.
• Ensure equipment is complete, correctly allocated and ready for dispatch.
• Oversee equipment returns following events.
• Coordinate routine equipment checks and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate equipment status and inventory records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised and efficient warehouse.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layout and workflow.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

Equipment logistics

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prior AV/event experience

Problem solving

Team coordination

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

The Company:

A well established event production and audio visual supplier based in Brisbane is looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join their team. The business delivers technical production solutions across corporate events, conferences and live events, working with a large inventory of audio, lighting, video, staging and production equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands the fast paced nature of the events industry and enjoys taking ownership of a busy warehouse, ensuring equipment, stock and logistics are ready to support successful event delivery.

Position Terms:

• Full Time Permanent Role
• Brisbane based position
• Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 plus super depending on experience
• Hands on warehouse and operational leadership role
• Some flexibility required around busy event periods

The Role:

The Warehouse Manager will take ownership of the day to day warehouse operation, ensuring all audio visual and event production equipment is correctly prepared, tested, maintained and ready for upcoming events. Working closely with the Operations Manager and technical team, you will oversee equipment preparation and returns, stock movements, repairs, warehouse organisation and transport logistics. This is a hands on role where strong organisation and attention to detail are essential. You will play an important part in making sure technical teams have the right equipment prepared accurately and on time, while continually looking for ways to improve warehouse efficiency and job readiness.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Take ownership of the day to day operation of the warehouse.
• Lead equipment picks and preparation for upcoming events.
• Ensure equipment is complete, correctly allocated and ready for dispatch.
• Oversee equipment returns following events.
• Reconcile returned equipment against job requirements.
• Check the condition of returned equipment and ensure it is stored correctly.
• Identify missing, damaged or incomplete equipment.
• Communicate equipment issues quickly to Operations and technical teams.
• Identify and test faulty equipment.
• Ensure unserviceable equipment is correctly isolated from active stock.
• Coordinate internal and external equipment repairs.
• Maintain accurate repair records and track equipment through to return to service.
• Coordinate routine equipment checks and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate equipment status and inventory records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised and efficient warehouse.
• Oversee stock movements and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure appropriate equipment handling, packing and storage procedures are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layout and workflow.
• Work closely with lead technicians ahead of larger and more complex events.
• Coordinate preparation priorities and equipment requirements.
• Arrange advance equipment picks and cable preparation.
• Ensure equipment is job ready before final technical preparation.
• Coordinate changing priorities with the Operations Manager and technical teams.
• Coordinate equipment transfers, collections and returns.
• Manage last minute deliveries and urgent equipment movements.
• Assist with transport and logistics requirements.
• Support the wider operational team during peak event periods.
• Maintain strong workplace safety and manual handling standards.
• Continually look for ways to improve equipment readiness and operational efficiency.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will have previous experience managing or coordinating warehouse operations, ideally within AV production, event production, equipment hire, live events or another technical environment. You will be practical, highly organised and comfortable working with technical equipment while coordinating changing priorities in a fast paced event environment. This role will particularly suit someone who likes being hands on and takes pride in ensuring equipment is properly prepared, maintained and ready to go the first time.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Previous experience within warehouse management, equipment logistics or technical production.
• Experience within AV, live events, event production or equipment hire would be highly regarded.
• Practical knowledge of audio, lighting, video and staging equipment.
• Familiarity with cables and technical production equipment.
• Strong equipment handling and stock management skills.
• Experience coordinating equipment preparation and returns.
• Knowledge of equipment testing, maintenance and repair processes.
• Strong inventory and stock control experience.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and changing event schedules.
• Confidence working with technicians and operational teams.
• Experience coordinating transport and equipment movements.
• Experience using inventory, equipment hire or job management systems.
• A strong understanding of workplace safety and manual handling requirements.
• Knowledge of safe loading and transport practices.
• A current driver's licence.
• A truck licence would be highly regarded, or willingness to obtain the appropriate licence.
• A proactive and solutions focused approach.
• The ability to remain calm when priorities change at short notice.
• A reliable and hands on working style.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team during busy periods.
• A strong commitment to equipment care, organisation and continuous improvement.

Please note that this role will be subject to background checks and you must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.