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Logistics Operative


Job Location:

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Shared Services

Job Summary

As a Logistics Operative youll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of matchdays conferences events and venue operations across the Etihad Stadium. Youll ensure hospitality areas event spaces meeting rooms operational areas and stadium facilities are prepared maintained and reset to the highest standards.

This is a hands-on operational role where youll work across multiple departments supporting venue set-ups asset movements logistics activities and operational changeovers. Youll also coordinate and support casual team members when required to ensure deadlines are met and operational standards are maintained.

Youll play an important part in delivering exceptional experiences for guests clients supporters and stakeholders by ensuring all operational spaces are event-ready safe and efficiently managed.

You will be responsible for:

Venue Operations & Event Delivery
Support the set-up breakdown and preparation of hospitality areas meeting rooms conference facilities event spaces and operational areas across the stadium. Ensure all layouts furniture equipment branding signage and event requirements are delivered accurately and in line with operational plans. Conduct venue checks and respond positively to changing operational priorities and last-minute requests.

Team Coordination & Operational Support
Coordinate and support casual logistics team members during matchdays conferences concerts and major events. Allocate tasks effectively provide guidance where required and contribute to a positive safe and productive working environment. Work collaboratively with departments across the stadium to provide timely and professional operational support.

Logistics & Asset Management
Support the movement deployment storage and maintenance of furniture equipment and operational assets. Maintain organised storage areas facilitate internal stock movements and deliveries complete inventory checks and ensure resources are readily available to meet operational requirements. Contribute to sustainability and waste management initiatives across the venue.

Health Safety & Continuous Improvement
Maintain high standards of health safety and compliance by following approved working practices and ensuring work areas remain safe and organised. Report hazards incidents and maintenance concerns promptly. Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency productivity and service delivery while supporting operational improvement initiatives across the stadium.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Essential
  • Experience in logistics warehouse facilities hospitality support venue operations or a similar operational environment
  • Experience coordinating or supervising casual temporary or agency team members
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
  • Strong organisational communication and time-management skills
  • Customer-focused approach with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and operational requirements
  • Ability to undertake manual handling and operational tasks safely
  • Commitment to delivering work accurately efficiently and to a high standard
Desirable
  • Experience working within a stadium arena conference and events hospitality or entertainment environment
  • Knowledge of event operations venue logistics and large-scale event delivery
  • Forklift IPAF or other relevant logistics certifications
  • Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices
  • Experience supporting matchday conference or major event operations


Why Join Us

  • Private Medical Insurance (Vitality) including Virtual GP access and rewards
  • Group Life Assurance 4x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary
  • Birthday Day Off an extra day to celebrate
  • Complimentary Meals on Shift breakfast lunch fruit and hot drinks
  • Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Platform including counselling support
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Generous Holiday Allowance plus bank holidays
  • Career Development Opportunities with progression across the campus