Live Events Warehouse & Technical Operations Lead

Production Services Association; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric car option

Bonus scheme

Job summary

STORM Events in Peterborough is seeking a hands-on Warehouse & Technical Operations Manager for live events. The role oversees the warehouse, ensuring equipment is prepared, tested and dispatched on time, with a focus on accuracy, safety and efficiency.

You will lead a team, plan workloads, and coordinate with project managers to meet tight event schedules. Ideal candidates have AV knowledge, warehouse leadership experience and a practical, calm approach to changing plans.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse or technical team.
• Strong stock management and organisation.
• Knowledge of AV equipment handling and packing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the warehouse team, set daily priorities and plan staffing around upcoming jobs and returns.
• Oversee equipment preparation, testing, packing, de-prep and returns, ensuring every job is ready for site.
• Maintain stock records and locations; resolve shortages and discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate loading, unloading and dispatch, deliveries, collections and hired-in equipment returns.
• Identify faulty kit, arrange maintenance and check equipment before stock return.
• Ensure safe, organized prep, storage and repair areas; promote best practices.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Stock control

AV knowledge

Team training

Tools

Current RMS

Job description

STORM Events in Peterborough is seeking a hands-on Warehouse & Technical Operations Manager for live events. The role oversees the warehouse, ensuring equipment is prepared, tested and dispatched on time, with a focus on accuracy, safety and efficiency.

You will lead a team, plan workloads, and coordinate with project managers to meet tight event schedules. Ideal candidates have AV knowledge, warehouse leadership experience and a practical, calm approach to changing plans.