Warehouse Manager

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Warehouse Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of Provision Events’ warehouse, equipment, assets and associated logistics.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that all equipment and resources required for our events are available, maintained, prepared and delivered on time.

You will have overall responsibility for the efficient running of the warehouse, including asset management, stock control, maintenance, storage, picking, packing, preparation and loading of equipment for events, as well as the checking, unloading and return of equipment following events.

The successful candidate will be:

• An experienced warehouse, logistics or operations professional with strong organisational and practical skills.
• Confident taking ownership of a warehouse function and ensuring it operates efficiently and professionally.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities.
• A proactive problem solver who plans ahead and identifies potential issues before they affect an event.
• A confident leader who can manage, motivate and support warehouse staff and temporary or freelance crew.
• Practical and hands-on, with a willingness to get involved when required.
• Detail-focused, particularly when managing equipment, kit lists, stock and asset movements.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with Production Managers, suppliers, drivers and project teams.
• Calm under pressure and able to adapt quickly when event requirements or schedules change.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of the importance of controlling costs, reducing waste and making efficient use of company assets.
• Someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised warehouse.
• Honest, straight-talking and respectful in their approach to others.
• Someone who takes responsibility for getting the job done rather than waiting to be directed.

You will also need:

• Proven experience in a warehouse, logistics, events or operational management role.
• Experience managing warehouse teams or supervising other staff.
• Experience managing stock, equipment or company assets.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Experience working with inventory or asset management systems would be advantageous.
• Experience with event equipment, production equipment or similar assets would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of warehouse health & safety and manual handling requirements.
• Experience planning vehicle movements, deliveries and collections would be advantageous.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Confidence driving larger vehicles, with the ability to drive a Sprinter van as a minimum.
• Forklift experience and/or a valid forklift qualification would be advantageous.
• The physical fitness required to undertake practical warehouse work, including loading and unloading vehicles.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends when required by the event schedule.
• Willingness to travel to events or work away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse Management
• Take overall day-to-day responsibility for the efficient running of the Provision Events warehouse.
• Ensure the warehouse and yard area is clean, organised, secure and operated safely at all times.
• Plan and manage warehouse activity around the company's schedule of events.
• Organise warehouse priorities to ensure equipment is prepared and available when required.
• Manage incoming deliveries and ensure equipment and materials are correctly received, checked and stored.
• Maintain clear and organised storage systems to maximise the efficient use of warehouse space.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse organisation, efficiency and processes.
• Ensure warehouse equipment, tools and facilities are maintained and kept in good working order.

• Asset Management
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management and upkeep of Provision Events' equipment and assets.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment and asset movements.
• Ensure equipment is checked before being dispatched to events and following its return.
• Identify damaged, missing or faulty equipment and ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance and servicing of equipment where required.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained and returned to the correct storage location following use.
• Carry out regular stock checks and asset audits.
• Monitor the condition and usability of assets and highlight replacement or investment requirements to the Production Manager.
• Help ensure Provision Events' assets are used efficiently across multiple projects.

• Event Preparation
• Review upcoming event schedules and production requirements with the Production Manager.
• Translate project requirements and kit lists into clear warehouse actions.
• Coordinate the picking, packing, preparation and checking of equipment for each event.
• Ensure all required equipment is available and in suitable…