Warehouse Manager - Events

Live Recruitment; Northolt; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London location

High-spec AV kit

Career progression

Lead a team of technicians

Supportive environment

Job summary

Live Recruitment is seeking an experienced AV Warehouse Manager in London to lead internal operations and oversee a large, premium equipment inventory. You will manage a team of warehouse technicians, drive stock control, and ensure safe, efficient preparation and distribution of AV kit for events.

You will apply hands-on technical knowledge of audio-visual equipment, mentor staff, and collaborate with project teams to meet deadlines while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar technical operational role in an AV warehouse or rental environment.
• Hands-on technical understanding of modern audio-visual kit.
• Strong communication skills to manage a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical guidance across a broad spectrum of audio-visual equipment.
• Direct management, mentoring, and scheduling of a team of Warehouse Technicians.
• Conduct regular stock checks and utilise specialised rental software.
• Liaise across internal departments and project management teams.
• Document and track all equipment going in and out of the building.
• Oversee the preparation, testing, and maintenance of kit, including PAT testing.
• Optimise storage space, warehouse layouts, and loading areas.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and secure environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock control

Health & safety

Technical AV knowledge

Tools

Rental software

PAT testing

Job description

London. Are you a highly organised technical professional looking to join one of the most cutting-edge events production and AV hire companies out there? Do you want to lead an internal operations team and oversee a vast inventory of premium equipment as our new AV Warehouse Manager?

• London
• Highly supportive environment with a serious focus on your development
• Access to the highest-spec in-house AV kit in the industry
• Fantastic career advancement opportunities within live event production
• Manage an established, dedicated team of Warehouse Technicians

The Company

This leading events production and AV hire company prides itself on delivering perfectly tailored, stand-out experiences across the UK and Europe. With an enviable inventory of the highest-spec technology in the business-including high-powered projection, camera racks, the latest LED walls, and premium sound and lighting systems-they have everything needed in-house to deliver exceptional large-scale conferences, product launches, and awards shows. As a highly respected name in the industry with a rapidly growing client base, there has never been a better time for an AV Warehouse Manager to come on board.

The Role

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an experienced AV Warehouse Manager to join their expanding team. This role covers every element of internal operations and stock control, from leading a team of technicians to ensuring all equipment is meticulously prepared and safely distributed. This is a broad and hands-on position where the AV Warehouse Manager will use all of their technical and leadership expertise, including:

• Providing hands‑on technical guidance across a broad spectrum of audio‑visual equipment
• Direct management, mentoring, and scheduling of a team of Warehouse Technicians
• Conducting regular stock checks and utilising specialised rental software
• Liaising closely across internal departments and project management teams
• Documenting and tracking all equipment going in and out of the building
• Overseeing the rigorous preparation, testing, and maintenance of kit, including PAT testing
• Optimising all storage space, warehouse layouts, and operational loading areas
• Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations, keeping the environment secure at all times

The Candidate

Candidates should ideally be working in a similar technical operational role as an AV Warehouse Manager or a senior technician ready to step up, with a strong background in a rental or event production warehouse environment. A deep, hands‑on technical understanding of modern audio‑visual kit is required, alongside strong communication skills to manage a busy team. Most importantly, we are looking for a proactive, ambitious AV Warehouse Manager with a keen desire to learn, a willingness to get involved, and a commitment to maintaining the highest industry standards.

In return, they offer a fantastic working environment, competitive salaries, and a clear path to expand your experience within a supportive company culture that takes your professional progression seriously.

As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK[cite: 1]. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know