Archive Operative

ITV; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV in Leeds is seeking an Archive Operative to join the Content Supply & Distribution team on a 6-month FTC. The role involves physically moving archive tapes and film assets, updating locations, and ensuring accurate inventory through scanning and data entry.

You will use pallet trucks, maintain safety, and produce daily progress reports to monitor milestones and flag issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Able to relocate large amounts of film and tape assets.
• Good understanding of databases and archive systems.
• Awareness and working knowledge of Health & Safety policies.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Clear understanding of the role and tasks involved.

Responsibilities

• Update asset location and physical asset data.
• Labeling and barcoding assets.
• Accessioning assets into archive systems.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety and archive policies.
• Continuously improve processes and best practice.

Skills

Asset relocation

Archive systems

Health & Safety

Prior experience

Role understanding

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Workplace: Leeds, on site (this role requires you to be on site Monday - Friday).

Archive Operative

Content Supply & Distribution

2 x 6-month FTC positions available

The role

To support the relocation of approximately 100,000 archive tape and film assets within the ITV Archive vaults in Leeds, we are seeking dedicated colleagues to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for carefully retrieving assets from archive shelving, safely transporting them using pallet trucks and trolleys to their new locations, and scanning or booking them into the system to maintain meticulous inventory accuracy. Additionally, you will produce daily progress reports to help monitor project milestones, ensure targets are met, and promptly highlight any operational issues.

Key responsibilities

• Updating asset location and physical asset data
• Labelling and barcoding
• Accessioning assets into archive systems
• Ensuring strict adherence to Health and Safety and other archive policies.
• Continuously improving processes & best practice

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Able to relocate large amounts of film and tape assets
• Good understanding of databases and archive systems
• An awareness and working knowledge of relevant Health & Safety policies and practices
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Has a clear understanding of the role and the tasks involved

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Close attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsCompetent in decision making

Closing date: Wednesday 11th November 2026