Operations Technician

JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: BCONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-timeDEPARTMENT: Locations: Media OperationsLOCATION: London W3 Park WesternPROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 25000 - 30000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEBBC MediaOperations is at the heart of teams delivering incredible content across all our platforms for all audiences. Comprising around nine hundred people it manages the craft and production operations for the BBCs news radio and some sport services across London Salford and Birmingham - capturing editing and producing our output 24x7 for TV radio and digital platforms.WHY JOIN THE TEAMThe Location team is responsible for resourcing and supporting outside broadcasts News and Production Services who supply and support kit to self-shooters. Our team work on some of the BBCs highest profile events ranging from music (Glastonbury the Proms) to Sport (Euros Olympics) to News (coverage of the Party Conferences elections as well as breaking News events).YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: Production Services staff are responsible for delivering a high quality support service on behalf of the BBC. Operations Technicians are responsible for the provision of portable recording equipment accessories and related consumables. Operation Technicians and Senior Operation Technicians ensure that equipment is maintained available for use allocated to programme teams as required and monitored and tracked to ensure maximum utilisation of assets. They will advise programme makers on the use of the kit that is being hired. It is essential that role holder understands the needs of the business and is sensitive to the pressures faced by production teams. Operations Technicians are concerned with the preparation and basic maintenance of equipment liaising with programme teams in relation to their requests and advising on equipment set up and ensuring that the movements of assets are accurately recorded and tracked.YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Experience of using broadcast / production equipment such as cameras and sound recording equipment. Detailed technical knowledge of audio and visual equipment used in programme making An understanding of the responsibilities involved in the management supply maintenance and storage of all equipment and accessories Proven ability to work in a team environment adopting a collaborative and supportive approach Examples of communicating technical information to non-technical colleagues/cohorts at all levelsDESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Good planning and organisational skills with keen attention to detail Strong time management skills with a proven ability to prioritise; experience of working to tight deadlines Ability to work on own initiativeIf you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.Interview process: Technical Assessment for shortlisted candidates 45 min technical camera assessment Value-based Interview approx. 45mins of values-based questionsBefore your start date you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer. Required Experience:IC Key Skills Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 25000 - 30000