Production Manager / Technical Lead (Events / AV) in Bath

Crescent Moon is a busy chandelier lighting company that hires into the theatre, TV, Film and event industry. We are a small friendly team, who take great pride in delivering beautiful products. We are well known across the UK and abroad in a niche industry and there is room for the candidate to make their own contribution to the continued growth of the company.

We are looking for a production manager to join our team. This role would entail job preparation, returns, implementing of SOPs and health and safety checks, overseeing warehouse assistants, maintaining a master planning calendar, and confirming site access and delivery windows with venues and clients. Other aspects of the role will be to prepare and distribute comprehensive Job Packs to the crew and maintain job documentation accuracy. You will also maintain crew availability lists and assist with crew welfare planning and job briefs whilst maintaining digital stock records and ensuring the warehouse remains organised and efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Coordination & Planning: Coordinate vans, couriers, and external transport for all jobs. Maintain the master planning calendar and confirm site access and delivery windows with venues and clients. Prepare and distribute comprehensive Job Packs to the crew and maintain job documentation accuracy. Oversee basic vehicle checks and coordinate MOTs, servicing, and general fleet administration.
• Technical Site & Warehouse Work: Act as the lead for on-site installations involving rigging and ladder work. Carry out repairs and maintenance on equipment, ensuring everything is safe, functional, and compliant. Pick and prepare stock against job sheets, ensuring everything is ready for upcoming events. Oversee the returns process, checking equipment back in and identifying any damaged or missing items immediately.
• Warehouse & Inventory Leadership: Oversee the prep and return process, ensuring kit is checked, tested, and tracked accurately in the system. Implement simple SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for warehouse layout and equipment maintenance. Oversee warehouse assistants and freelancers, holding them to high standards of equipment care and efficiency.
• Crew & Systems Support: Maintain crew availability lists and assist with crew welfare planning and job briefs. Implement and maintain job checklists to improve operational efficiency and reduce site errors. Maintain digital stock records and ensure the warehouse remains organized and efficient.

About you:

Required skills:

• Hands-On Technical Ability: Solid understanding of working at height and basic electrical safety/repairs.
• Logistically Organized: Comfortable coordinating multiple moving parts and staying calm under pressure during peak season.
• Systems Literate: Basic IT proficiency (spreadsheets, shared drives) is essential for maintaining operational accuracy.
• Reliable & Proactive: A natural problem-solver who notices process gaps and takes initiative to fix them.

Required Experience:

• Significant experience in rigging, installation, or a similar field (AV, lighting, or theatre).
• Proven experience working at height and a solid understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Confident driving vans and a full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work weekends and early starts during peak season (May-September).

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of Warehouse Manager, Events Operations Manager, Production Manager, Lead Installation Technician, Rigging Supervisor, Events Technician, Warehouse & Logistics Lead, Senior Stagehand, Lighting Technician, Marquee Foreman, Site Manager (Events), AV Warehouse Manager, Operations Lead will also be considered for this role.