Job Details

Support Engineer, Coronation Street

ITV

Overview

The Coronation Street technical team delivers comprehensive first and second-line support across studio, post-production, and location environments.
£35,000 to £45,000
Per year
Full time, Permanent
Manchester - Nominally 5 days at base with provision for flexible working as appropriate

Key information

 From technical operations, maintenance and key engineering roles, they ensure seamless operations while driving innovation through the design and implementation of technical projects.

About the role

This role provides comprehensive technical support for all production areas (studios, technical infrastructure, post-production, and locations). Responsibilities include workshop duties, fault finding and repairs, technical maintenance and routine housekeeping. First-line support for technical vehicles, including rigger/driver duties. Occasional Vision Engineer/Operator cover, and operational +1 engineer duties for location filming. Working closely with suppliers and manufacturers of technical equipment to resolve service, repair and warranty issues. The individual must also keep up-to-date with emerging technologies.

ITV is for everyone.

We create and showcase content by, with and for everyone, connecting and reflecting modern audiences. We are committed to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organisation and in everything we do.

As part of this commitment, we actively encourage applications for this role from candidates who are Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent, People of Colour, and candidates from working class backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage*.

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.

Requirements

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

  • Technical industry experience. Broadcast/TV production industry experience is desirable
  • HND/degree or equivalent (or currently studying) in Electronic Engineering is desirable
  • Knowledge of Broadcast engineering systems used throughout the production chain is desirable.
  • Applied experience of Post Production systems is desirable.
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with an ability to build successful working relationships at all levels.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team.
  • An ability to assess accurately the likely time taken to resolve a fault or breakdown so production staff & clients can be advised correctly.
  • Ability and flexibility to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
  • Commitment to good working practices ensuring no compromise of standards or quality of work.
  • Resilience and the ability to work under pressure.
  • IT skills, involving networking
  • An excellent understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace.
  • Influencing and persuading skills desired.
  • Full, clean driving licence (or equivalent arrangements as part of a reasonable adjustment where a disability has been disclosed)

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

Analytical thinking​:

  • The ability to think clearly, logically and objectively in all situations.
  • To analyse and resolve work related problems in an effective way.
  • Able to maintain a high degree of concentration and attention to detail.

Rapid response:

  • An ability to focus quickly on the requirements of the situation.
  • Resolving problems and remaining calm under pressure.
  • Making rapid accurate assessments and decisions along with identifying critical issues.

Technical skills:

  • To maintain up to date knowledge of technical developments across all technology areas of the business