Broadcast Wiring Technician – OB Cabling & Installations

Gravity Media; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity Media is seeking a Wiring Technician to install, test, and maintain broadcast cabling across our Outside Broadcast fleet and fly-pack operations in the UK. You will report to the Head of Technology – Outside Broadcast and help ensure the highest standards of reliability and safety on live productions.

You will work on-site at High Wycombe, supporting engineering teams, contributing to technically complex projects, and providing practical training to junior technicians and apprentices to

Qualifications

• Significant experience in broadcast wiring practices, including audio, video, data, fibre optic, multipin, coaxial, and basic electrical wiring (certification not required).
• Ability to read and interpret wiring schedules, technical drawings, schematics and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test audio, video, data, fibre, and control cabling across Gravity Media’s Outside Broadcast fleet and fly-pack systems, under the direction of the Technology and Engineering teams.
• Manufacture, modify, repair, and label bespoke broadcast cables and looms to support operational and engineering requirements.
• Support new vehicle builds, refurbishments, technology refresh programmes, system integrations, and major engineering projects across the Outside Broadcast fleet and fly-pack operations.
• Provide on-site wiring and cabling support for major live events, including installation, modification, and fault-finding of temporary broadcast infrastructure.
• Work with the Head of Maintenance to identify cost-saving opportunities through repair, refurbishment, and reuse of existing cabling and materials.
• Assist with stock management of cables, connectors, and consumables, ensuring inventory levels are maintained.
• Ensure all wiring work meets engineering standards and health and safety requirements.
• Develop, mentor, and deliver practical training to junior technicians and apprentices.

Skills

Broadcast wiring

Electrical wiring

Reading schedules

Attention to detail

Project management

Tools

Cable termination tools

Test equipment

Job description

Gravity Media is seeking a Wiring Technician to install, test, and maintain broadcast cabling across our Outside Broadcast fleet and fly-pack operations in the UK. You will report to the Head of Technology – Outside Broadcast and help ensure the highest standards of reliability and safety on live productions.

You will work on-site at High Wycombe, supporting engineering teams, contributing to technically complex projects, and providing practical training to junior technicians and apprentices to