Live Event - Warehouse Technical Prep Supervisor - Audio Visual Solutions Provid
17 hours ago
London
Technical Prep Supervisor - Live Events & AV Location: Beckenham, London Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum + overtime Are you a hands-on leader who loves the buzz of live events and thrives on keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes? We're looking for a Technical Prep Supervisor to take charge of a busy AV warehouse operation, ensuring that every piece of kit is show-ready, on time, and perfectly prepped for world-class live productions. What You'll Do You'll lead the day-to-day running of the technical prep area — overseeing the preparation, testing, and dispatch of high-end AV, lighting, and staging equipment for live events across the UK. Your Responsibilities Will Include • Leading and mentoring a small team of warehouse technicians, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety in every task., • Managing stock control and equipment tracking, including regular audits and discrepancy resolution., • Collaborating with project managers and hire desks to assess kit availability, plan workloads, and manage subhires when required., • Running the full subhire process — sourcing, booking, inspecting, and returning third-party gear., • Overseeing the loading and unloading of vehicles, ensuring equipment is handled safely and labelled accurately., • Representing the warehouse team in pre-production meetings, offering valuable insights on kit prep timelines and logistics., • Championing continuous improvement, looking for smarter ways to work, reduce costs, and improve stock accuracy. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who's got both technical know-how and leadership flair: • Proven experience in a technical prep or warehouse supervisory role within the AV or live events industry., • Solid understanding of audio, lighting, video, rigging, or staging equipment., • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines., • Experience with inventory systems and digital tools (spreadsheets, warehouse management software)., • A calm, solutions-focused approach when things get busy., • Willingness to pitch in when needed — including the occasional evening or weekend. Why Join This is your chance to be part of a passionate, professional team that powers unforgettable live experiences. You'll work with premium AV equipment, well-respected clients, and a company that values initiative, teamwork, and technical excellence. If you're ready to take ownership of a fast-paced, high-impact role in live event production — we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic AV supplier where precision meets creativity.