Freelance Warehouse Manager - Fringe

We're looking for a Freelance Warehouse Manager to set up and run our Edinburgh base of operations for the duration of the Fringe festival. Working closely with the Operations Manager, you'll ensure the warehouse runs safely, efficiently and at pace across three distinct phases: Build, Monitoring and Break.

 The Three Phases

• Build — July: High-intensity set up. Coordinating outbound kit, crew dispatch and incoming deliveries. 
• Monitoring — August: Warehouse in steady-state. Managing stock levels, replenishments and daily operations. 
• Break — early Sept: Full de-rig returns to warehouse. Overseeing intake, sorting and sign-off of all returning materials.

Day Rate - £200 - £250 day rate, with additional overtime pay available for extra hours worked

• Setting up and running the Edinburgh warehouse from the ground up ahead of the Fringe build
• Overseeing daily warehouse operations — assigning tasks, managing workflow and monitoring team performance
• Coordinating the organisation and dispatch of advertising materials and equipment to sites across Edinburgh
• Maintaining accurate stock spreadsheets and inventory records throughout the campaign
• Proactively liaising with the production and print teams to track and secure incoming artwork and materials
• Implementing and enforcing health, safety and security protocols at all times
• Conducting weekly fire safety checks and daily end-of-day security and operational checks
• Maintaining warehouse cleanliness and ensuring waste is processed in line with regulations
• Getting stuck in alongside the crew — from prepping Correx to loading Heras and collating
• Reporting to the Operations Manager and covering responsibilities in their absence

• Proven experience in a warehouse supervisor or manager role
• A natural leader – calm under pressure, decisive and hands-on
• Highly motivated and able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for stock management and reporting
• Strong interpersonal skills — able to build rapport and communicate clearly with a diverse crew
• Comfortable with manual work on a daily basis
• Have a forklift license
• Edinburgh based or able to commit to being in Edinburgh for the full duration
• Festival, live events or outdoor production experience a real advantage

Desirable Qualifications - First aid training, Fire marshal training (Training will be provided for the right candidate)

Our values are really important to us. Below is a brief overview, but we’d love to tell you more!

• AUTHENTIC – We believe that we are at our strongest and most creative when everyone can be their authentic selves. We treat everyone with respect, share our own differences and unique perspectives and feel proud of them. We are confident to pursue our passions.
• CARE – We take care in what we do, we are meticulous in the execution of our tasks, care for our craft is what sets us apart from the competition. We care about the world around us and how we affect it, we strive to reduce our impact, make positive contributions and improve the environments we work in. We care about our own wellbeing and each other’s, we provide support, knowledge and empathy where we can.
• COMMUNITY - We are part of something bigger than ourselves, one team and one community with a common goal and purpose. We each play our own important part but cannot thrive without each other. We are present and engaged for our colleagues. We recognise our role and influence in building a positive community, caring how we speak to one another, the way we make each other feel and the support we give one another.
• CURIOUS - We are always asking questions and learning whilst doing. We celebrate the gaining of knowledge for personal and professional growth. We keep ourselves well informed. We are collaborative and embrace alternative viewpoints and innovative approaches. We respond to the creativity in the world around us.
• GROW - We take ownership of our careers, set ourselves goals and thrive on challenge. We are ambitious, we see effort as necessary to grow. Individual success is all of our success. We seek out learning and embrace feedback. And we enjoy the journey.

BUILDHOLLYWOOD is committed to creating an environment that is inclusive to all, where everyone is treated with kindness and respect. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Do reach out to let us know if there’s any actions we can take to better support an environment where you feel comfortable.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements at any stage of the recruitment process.  We are always open to ideas from our candidates that help us to make our processes more inclusive.

Our website: https://www.buildhollywood.co.uk/