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We are looking for a Senior Operations Engineer on a 12-month contract to support technology and systems used by our production colleagues in Lincoln and Sheffield. You will be working in a live transmission environment where technical knowledge and problem-solving skills combined with a good understanding of IT systems and familiarity with consumer level technology will ensure broadcast continuity is always maintained.
Job Responsibility:
Support technology and systems used by production colleagues in Lincoln and Sheffield
Work in a live transmission environment ensuring broadcast continuity
Work between both sites in Lincoln and Sheffield
Maintain a range of multimedia newsgathering, production, broadcast and IT equipment and offer technical advice to users
Maintain broadcast vehicles with technical equipment fitted and perform quarterly checks
Support building issues and consult with facilities management partner
Work on a shift basis between 8.00 to 18.00, four or five days a week
Requirements:
Ability to understand a variety of broadcast and production systems in a multi-platform environment
Familiar with a range of diagnostic and monitoring tools and techniques used in troubleshooting and identifying faults
Ability to prioritise tasks according to service impact and to work calmly under pressure
Relevant engineering qualifications and practical experience
Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues from both technical and non-technical backgrounds
Some experience of working on outside broadcasts or live events
What we offer:
Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package
Flexible 35-hour working week
25 days annual leave with option to buy an extra 5 days
Defined pension scheme
Discounted dental, health care and gym
Excellent career and professional development
Flexible working (discuss at application, selection or offer stage)