Warehouse Manager (Reports to Operations Manager) £32,000 – £35,000

Job Summary: 

The job holder is responsible for managing the daily activities of the warehouse team to ensure the smooth  running of the warehouse operation. This includes staying abreast of weekly operational schedules and ensuring  tasks are prioritised and work is allocated efficiently each day. The role includes supporting Tech Services in  day-to-day management of stock levels, maintenance and care of equipment, prepping of equipment to go out on site/to dry hire clients and coordinating accurate despatch to vehicles. 

Main Duties: 

• Lead, coach and motivate a team of Warehouse technicians/engineers 
• Coach and direct staff in correct preparation of the full range of kit including audio, video, lighting,  power/cabling and rigging 
• Anticipate weekly workload and plan workflow and allocation of resources accordingly • Coordinate flight case loading and storage ensuring they are correctly labelled for each job • Ensure equipment is stored correctly, keeping working areas free for prepping/loading  • Ensure all kit is prepped correctly and ‘fit for purpose’ before sending out on jobs 
• Supervise loading of vehicles to ensure every item is prepped/loaded according to check sheet, including  scenic elements 
• Liaise with Tech Services Manager to identify shortfalls in kit to enable timely substitution/sub-hiring of  equipment, often with short notice 
• Manage stock control of all warehouse equipment for operational and audit purposes • Ensure the warehouse has adequate resources to carry out all day-to-day tasks in a timely manner,  including the preparation of equipment 
• Always maintain a safe working environment in the warehouse 
• Ensure all warehouse documentation and administrative processes are completed effectively • Ensure sub hired equipment is allocated to the correct job, ensuring its collection/return and associated  paperwork completed 
• Ensure last minute equipment requests from staff on site are actioned promptly and effectively • Ensure all hire returns are carefully managed and monitored to enable effective stock control, noting any  missing equipment and/or return shortfalls and following up as necessary 
• Monitor warehouse processes & procedures, and implement identified improvements 

Job Holder Requirements: 

Experience 

• Experience in warehouse work ideally within the live events industry 
• Team management and coaching experience preferred 
• Good working knowledge of lighting, sound, video, scenic, rigging, power and cabling equipment or a variety  of these disciplines 

Competencies 

• Proven management skills to lead and motivate a team 
• Well-developed resource planning skills 
• Ability to coach and train staff in the use and preparation of equipment 
• Hands on approach, exerting additional effort to ensure every job is delivered correctly • Ability to anticipate and resolve last minute problems quickly and pragmatically  
• Displays a confident, calm and professional image whilst working under pressure  • Ability to prepare and operate a wide range of equipment 
• Good time management and general planning ability 
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, team player  
• Computer literate with the ability to learn and assimilate new software  
• Communicates well with site crew and project managers 
• Fluent in spoken and written English 
• Full UK driving license 

Additional requirements 

• The job holder will be based at our Bracknell Warehouse and is expected to work flexibly according to  workload, with some evening and weekend coverage required.