AV Asset Manager at Red Event Production, Milton Keynes

AV Asset Manager

Location: M1 Junction 13 – between Milton Keynes and Bedford

Salary: £38,000 – £41,000 depending on experience

Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm (plus overtime as required)

Reports to: Technical Director

About Red Event Production

Red Event Production is a technical event production company delivering lighting, audio, video, staging, LED, broadcast and event infrastructure for live events across the UK

We are a growing, ambitious and hands-on team with a strong focus on quality, detail and relationships. We care about how things are done – from the way a quote is built, to how kit leaves the warehouse, to how the final show is delivered on site.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an organised and technically minded AV Asset Manager to look after our equipment and support our Warehouse team, making sure every piece of kit is accounted for, working and ready to go.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on equipment role, based from our brand-new unit near Bedford/Milton Keynes, with involvement across the warehouse, the workshop and our equipment management system.

The role covers the day-to-day care of our hire stock, including stock control, testing, inspections, maintenance, repairs, labelling and keeping our equipment records accurate, so that everything is ready to deliver to the standard our clients expect from Red.

This is an individual role with no line management responsibility. The focus is on getting the right kit out of the door in the right condition – spotting issues early and proactively updating, upgrading, cleaning and maintaining kit.

The role is expected to be approximately:

• 70% equipment and asset management – stock control, asset records, testing, inspections, maintenance and repairs, including our vans and forklift.
• 30% warehouse and prep support – prep and de-prep of projects, loading and unloading, and general warehouse duties, giving key visibility of the kit, its condition and any work required.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment and Asset Management (approx. 70%):

• Maintain accurate records of all equipment in our equipment management system – stock levels, serial numbers, locations and status.
• Add new purchases to the system, including barcoding, labelling and setting up products and accessories.
• Oversee stock control of equipment, consumables, drapes and fabrics, flagging shortages early.
• Run regular stock checks and audits, and review every asset on a rolling basis, resolving discrepancies.
• Manage external repairs with manufacturers and third-party suppliers – from booking kit in to getting it back into service. One of the roles KPIs will be the number of assets in quarantine and the return-to-stock timeline.
• Fault-find and repair equipment in-house – cables, connectors, power and basic electronic faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance of AV equipment (e.g., speaker painting, cable care, firmware and software updates).
• Manage, plan and carry out scheduled inspections, including PAT, LOLER, ladder and drapes & fabrics inspections, keeping certificates and records current.
• Look after the company vans and forklift – booking services, MOTs and LOLER thorough examinations, and getting faults and damage dealt with quickly.
• Report and escalate equipment issues, damage or wear and tear, helping plan replacements and purchases.

Warehouse and Prep Support (approx. 30%):

• We are a small busy business, so as one team you will regularly assist with prep and de-prep of projects, loading and unloading vehicles, and general warehouse duties.

About You

You are highly organised, with a real eye for detail, and take pride in making sure nothing gets missed. You are proactive, technically curious and happy to take ownership – always looking to improve our systems, workflows and kit. You will be calm under pressure, confident communicating with people, and happy to get stuck in.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Strong organisational skills and a high attention to detail.
• Familiarity with event and AV equipment (audio, lighting, video, rigging, staging).
• Confident using systems, spreadsheets and databases.
• Good communication skills with colleagues and freelancers.
• Practical repair skills, including confident soldering.
• An understanding of basic electronics and methodical fault-finding using a multimeter and cable tester.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse and workshop environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Fun to work with!

Desirable:

• Experience using Current RMS or similar equipment rental software.
• Experience in live events, AV production or equipment hire.
• A PAT testing qualification, or an electronics or electrical qualification.
• Forklift / counterbalance licence.

Why Join Red

Join Red at an exciting stage of growth, working alongside a supportive and ambitious team delivering events across the UK. We consistently punch above our weight with a heavy investment cycle – which means plenty of new kit to look after – and we value good people, good kit and doing things properly.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £38,000 – £41,000 depending on experience
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Extended Christmas Shut Down Agreement
• Private Healthcare upon one year's service
• Company Laptop
• Company Socials
• Free Parking, Unlimited Free Drinks Fridge and Coffee Machine