Technical Warehouse Manager - AV | Events Management

ZipRecruiter; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Technical Warehouse Manager in Preston to oversee operations in a busy AV warehouse. This role involves leading a team, ensuring health and safety standards, and managing logistics for events. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of AV equipment, leadership skills, and a process-driven mindset. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of AV equipment and warehouse processes is paramount.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor a team.
• Process-driven mindset with sharp attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 junior techs, ensuring smooth operations.
• Oversee all AV kit maintenance, repairs, and inventory management.
• Coordinate transport and logistics for equipment and events.

Skills

Technical knowledge of AV equipment

Leadership

Process-driven mindset

Confidence with systems and databases

Job description

Overview

I'm recruiting for a hands-on Technical Warehouse Manager (Audio Visual / Events) to take ownership of a busy, fast-paced AV warehouse. If you’re a senior AV tech who’s ready to step off the road but still wants to stay close to the kit and the people, this could be a great fit.

Role details

• The role: Technical Warehouse Manager (AV, Events Management, Professional Media)
• The salary: £40k to £45k + benefits
• Location: Preston, Lancashire
• Hours: Monday to Friday 0900 to 1700 (with occasional weekends)
• Open to candidates already based within a commutable distance of Preston, Lancashire - NO relocation/no sponsorship

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and mentoring a team of 4 junior techs. Setting standards, building skills, and keeping the place running smoothly.
• Overseeing all things AV kit, from prep & de-prep, maintenance, and repairs, through to keeping inventory databases accurate and up to date.
• Making sure health & safety isn’t just a tick-box exercise but part of day-to-day working.
• Coordinating transport and logistics for equipment, deliveries, and events.
• Driving process improvements and keeping standards high across a busy, growing operation.

Must-haves

• Strong technical knowledge of AV equipment and warehouse processes - PARAMOUNT
• Proven ability to lead, coach and mentor a team.
• Process-driven mindset with sharp attention to detail.
• Confidence with systems and databases (accuracy matters here)
• A modern, collaborative approach (we’re not after “old school clipboard and barked orders”).

Good to haves

• Experience managing compliance (PAT, LOLER, H&S).
• Knowledge of transport management (vehicle bookings, logistics, etc).
• An interest in new AV tech and ways to improve workflows.

This is a role where you’ll need to balance technical know-how, leadership, and process management. In return, you’ll get the chance to shape a growing team, keep your hands on the tech (without endless travel), and be part of a company that values forward-thinking people.

Interested? Apply now with your latest CV and we'll take it from there