Maintenance Technician

Company Overview

NEP UK, part of the NEP Worldwide Network, is a global leader in outside broadcasting, remote production, and media workflow solutions. Known for delivering high-quality broadcasts for clients like The Grand National, Wimbledon Championships, Premiership Football, Squid Games, and Love Island, NEP UK prides itself on its innovative technology, passionate team, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

With over 4,000 employees across 65 countries, NEP is dedicated to providing superior service and fostering lasting relationships within the broadcast and live events industry.

Role Overview

The role of Maintenance Technician at NEP UK is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in broadcasting by being involved directly in the maintenance of technical equipment, OB units, fibre cable and electrical technology of outside broadcasts. During your time across all technical areas, you will gain hands-on experience of the technology, processes and workflows used in outside broadcasts and major events. To ensure you to gain a well-rounded and complete understanding of what goes into the services that NEP provide, you will spend time with all maintenance disciplines within the Operations Team at NEP UK's HQ.

This role suits ambitious applicants who wish to build a maintenance career in the broadcast industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Maintenance Managers across technical, electrical, mechanical and fibre cable disciplines to help ensure all equipment and cable are in full working order
• Learn to triage OB reports and fault tickets raised and action repairs
• Perform PAT testing on relevant equipment in preparation for upcoming projects or as part of routine maintenance (training provided)
• Assist the Fibre Maintenance team in testing of SMPTE cable and assisting in the generation of specific video and Cat5 cable
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in the timely returns of repairs to manufacturers including administration and shipping coordination in liaison with the wider operations team.
• Provide support where required to the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in the building and repairs to fabrication elements of OB units and tender support vehicles.
• In collaboration with Equipment Resourcing and Prep teams as well as the Electrical Maintenance Manager assist in the preparation of electrical power loads subject to job requirements.

What we're looking for:

• Initiative: Proactively takes on tasks and seeks learning opportunities.
• Resilience: Handles challenges with composure and turns setbacks into learning experiences.
• Integrity: Maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Achievement Orientation: Strives for excellence in all tasks, setting and exceeding high standards.
• Visionary Thinking: Commitment to the company's goals and core values, motivating others and driving success.

What's in it for you?

This role offers wide ranging experience across our various maintenance disciplines with the opportunity to partner with some of the best teams in the industry. No job is too small, and every task is an opportunity to learn. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary

Development & Training:

Over 80% of your training and development will occur on the job, making every task an opportunity to learn and grow. By actively participating in daily work activities, using your initiative, and assisting others in their roles, you'll absorb knowledge and skills faster. This hands-on experience is invaluable in mastering the fundamentals of broadcast related maintenance. In addition to on-the-job training, you'll receive targeted instruction in key areas such as Vision, Audio, Cameras, Fibre, Maintenance, RF and critically broadcast fundamentals, ensuring you develop a well-rounded skill set essential for success in this role.

More Details:

• This is a 12-month Fixed Term contract
• Location: Gemini House, Bracknell
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30pm (exclusive of a 1 hour lunch break) and out of hours support as required
• All applicants must hold the legal right to live and work in the UK. Please be aware that a security or criminal background check may be required to facilitate internal work visas if on-site work opportunities are provided

Due to the nature of outside broadcasting and live events, some occasional support outside core hours may be required, and flexibility may be necessary.

A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.