Description
Our client is seeking a client-facing, multi-disciplinary technician to ensure readiness, reliability, and performance of broadcast and live-production systems. The role spans vision, RF, IP networking, comms, and 2-way radio, supporting on-site operations, rehearsals, and live transmission, with additional planning and maintenance at their Bucks HQ.
Key Responsibilities:
• Live Production Guarantee: act as on-site technical lead for assigned systems; pre-production planning; system line-up, QC, fault diagnosis, and rapid restoration.
• Vision, RF, IP, and Comms: support camera control, SDI/IP infrastructure, signal flows, and remote connectivity; provide remote diagnostics when appropriate.
• Equipment Preparation, Training, and Documentation: test and prepare gear; maintain records; deliver training and handover notes.
• Safety, Administration, and Continuous Improvement: uphold safety standards; maintain documentation; contribute to process improvements.
Skills & Experience (Essential):
• Experience in on-site guarantee or live technical roles with breadth across vision, RF, intercom, or broadcast systems.
• Strong TCP/IP networking, fault diagnosis, and ability to interpret signal flows and diagrams.
• Clear client-facing communication and effective collaboration with production teams.
Desirable Attributes & Knowledge:
• Vision/sound systems experience, colour workflows, SMPTE ST 2110, PTP timing; familiarity with Dante, NMOS, Riedel Bolero, COFDM RF.
• Remote/ distributed production experience; relevant certifications; driving licence.
The role may suit a technician / engineer who has previously worked as a Sound or Vision Guarantee or general OB Engineer.
Working conditions
• Hybrid Role: This role is a blend of in-house and on-site jobs.
Travel: Travel is part of the job. Productions may take place across the UK and occasionally abroad, so you must be willing to travel. All accommodation, if required, will be arranged or reimbursed.
• On-Site payment – Additional compensation is paid for on-site days to cover additional hours/travel.
• Flexible Hours: Schedule will be variable each week depending on job requirements. On a standard week you will be scheduled to work 5 days per week, within a 7 day, Monday to Sunday period; 6th and 7th days may be required at times.
Training & Benefits:
• Training on new technologies is prioritised to build skills. We encourage continuous professional development.
• 33 days’ holiday per year (including UK bank holidays).
Key Responsibilities:
• Live Production Guarantee: act as on-site technical lead for assigned systems; pre-production planning; system line-up, QC, fault diagnosis, and rapid restoration.
• Vision, RF, IP, and Comms: support camera control, SDI/IP infrastructure, signal flows, and remote connectivity; provide remote diagnostics when appropriate.
• Equipment Preparation, Training, and Documentation: test and prepare gear; maintain records; deliver training and handover notes.
• Safety, Administration, and Continuous Improvement: uphold safety standards; maintain documentation; contribute to process improvements.
Skills & Experience (Essential):
• Experience in on-site guarantee or live technical roles with breadth across vision, RF, intercom, or broadcast systems.
• Strong TCP/IP networking, fault diagnosis, and ability to interpret signal flows and diagrams.
• Clear client-facing communication and effective collaboration with production teams.
Desirable Attributes & Knowledge:
• Vision/sound systems experience, colour workflows, SMPTE ST 2110, PTP timing; familiarity with Dante, NMOS, Riedel Bolero, COFDM RF.
• Remote/ distributed production experience; relevant certifications; driving licence.
The role may suit a technician / engineer who has previously worked as a Sound or Vision Guarantee or general OB Engineer.
Working conditions
• Hybrid Role: This role is a blend of in-house and on-site jobs.
Travel: Travel is part of the job. Productions may take place across the UK and occasionally abroad, so you must be willing to travel. All accommodation, if required, will be arranged or reimbursed.
• On-Site payment – Additional compensation is paid for on-site days to cover additional hours/travel.
• Flexible Hours: Schedule will be variable each week depending on job requirements. On a standard week you will be scheduled to work 5 days per week, within a 7 day, Monday to Sunday period; 6th and 7th days may be required at times.
Training & Benefits:
• Training on new technologies is prioritised to build skills. We encourage continuous professional development.
• 33 days’ holiday per year (including UK bank holidays).