Archive Operative

ITV plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV plc in Leeds is recruiting two Archive Operatives for a 6-month FTC to support the vault relocation project, moving tens of thousands of tape and film assets on-site, with daily tasks and reporting.

You will relocate assets, update locations and data, label and barcode items, and ensure adherence to Health & Safety and archive policies while delivering progress updates to meet milestones.

Qualifications

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

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

Asset relocation

Archive systems

Health & safety awareness

Previous role experience

Attention to detail

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

• 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