Technical Prep Supervisor
đź“Ť Location: Beckenham, South London
đź•’ Hours: Full-time (40 hours + overtime)
đź’Ľ Department: Warehouse
đź“„ Contract Type: Permanent
đź’° Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Prep Supervisor to oversee technical job preparation activities in our busy South East London warehouse. If you have a strong background in live events and audio-visual equipment, this is your opportunity to take the lead in ensuring the seamless delivery of high-profile productions.
You’ll be responsible for managing stock levels, coordinating third-party equipment hires, and leading a team of warehouse technicians to prepare, test, and dispatch gear according to detailed project specifications. The role requires strong organisational skills, a technical mindset, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead daily operations in the technical prep area—ensuring all equipment is prepped, tested, and dispatched to meet job requirements.
* Manage stock control processes: perform regular stocktakes, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate asset tracking using internal systems.
* Work with project managers and hire desk teams to assess equipment availability, and coordinate subhires where needed.
* Oversee the complete subhire process: sourcing, booking, quality-checking, and returning external equipment.
* Supervise the loading and unloading of gear, ensuring correct handling, packing, and labelling.
* Act as a key liaison between warehouse and project/sales teams to translate technical requirements into actionable prep instructions.
* Mentor and supervise a team of technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices in equipment handling and safety.
* Conduct quality control checks to guarantee all equipment is functional and configured correctly prior to dispatch.
* Represent the warehouse team in pre-production meetings to advise on prep timelines, equipment readiness, and subhire logistics.
* Drive improvements in stock accuracy, prep efficiency, and cost-effective sourcing of equipment.
* Maintain health and safety compliance in all warehouse operations.
* Participate in the on-call rota and support out-of-hours logistics when needed.
* Perform other relevant duties to support the success of the wider team and business.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a technical prep, warehouse, or supervisory role in the events or AV industry.
* Strong technical knowledge of AV, lighting, rigging, and staging equipment.
* Proven experience in stock management and subhire coordination.
* Effective communicator and confident leader with a hands-on attitude.
* Organised, reliable, and capable of working under pressure.
* Experience with inventory management systems and tools (spreadsheets, databases).
* Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Desirable
* Knowledge of scenic workflows and event staging.
* Understanding of technical schematics and basic CAD/Vectorworks.
* Previous onsite crew and budget management experience.
* Familiarity with warehouse safety procedures and logistics planning.
What We Offer
* A key role in the delivery of high-impact live events and experiences.
* A supportive and collaborative work environment that values initiative and growth.
* Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development.
* Involvement in diverse and exciting projects across the UK and beyond.
If you feel you fulfil the above criteria please send your CV into us today!!