Archive Operative

Deaf Unity; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV in Leeds is seeking an Archive Operative to support a Vaults Relocation Project. You will physically relocate archive tape and film assets, log movements, and maintain accurate inventory across vaults on site.

Working Monday to Friday on site, you will use pallet trucks and trolleys, scan items, and produce daily progress reports to track milestones and flag issues for the team.

Qualifications

• Experience handling large quantities of film and tape assets.
• Familiar with databases and archive systems.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety policies applied in archive work.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Clear understanding of duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Relocate tape and film assets within vault relocations.
• Update asset locations and data in systems.
• Label and barcode assets.
• Accession assets into archive systems.
• Produce daily progress reports and monitor milestones.

Skills

Asset relocation

Archive systems

Health & Safety

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Communication skills

Job description

Archive Operative

Content Supply & Distribution

2 x 6-month FTC positions available

The role

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

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

Relocating Physical Tape and Film assets as part of a Vaults Relocation Project:

• 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 skills
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to manage own workload with minimal supervision
• Competent in decision making

Closing date: Wednesday 11th November 2026