Junior Vision Engineer

Timeline; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Timeline seeks a Junior Vision Engineer based in Reading, with occasional travel to other Timeline locations to support programme and maintenance needs. The role involves maintenance and operation of OB truck equipment, collaborating with production teams, and ensuring safe, efficient broadcast operations.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to UHD/HD vision systems, RF and IP networking, and build experience across build and refurbishment projects while developing skills in the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vision, sound, routing, RF, IP and computer systems in Outside Broadcast is desirable
• Familiarity with UHD/HD vision systems and IP formats (SMPTE 2110, 2022-6) is beneficial
• Ability to assess television pictures and waveforms critically
• Positive, enthusiastic manner with good client and colleague interactions
• Strong customer awareness and interpersonal communication

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate equipment on OB trucks, flyaways and Timeline installations
• Support development of innovative solutions for broadcasting needs
• Collaborate with production teams to meet operational requirements
• Identify and implement fault fixes with minimal downtime
• Line up vision monitoring facilities accurately
• Rig and operate equipment as required
• Configure camera colour balance and engineering setup controls
• Contribute to build and refurbishment projects
• Develop skills within the broadcast industry
• Perform general operational duties including opening/closing OB trucks and managing power and RF systems

Skills

Vision systems knowledge

RF knowledge

IP networking

IT fundamentals

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Driving licence

Tools

RF equipment

Broadcast equipment

Vision hardware

Job description

We are looking for a Junior Vision Engineer, who will work primarily on our Reading base and on OB locations with occasional work at other Timeline locations as necessary to cover programme and maintenance needs.

Our Junior Vision Engineer role could be right for you if you are interested in pursuing one of the following careers:

• Vision Guarantee Engineer

Main Duties

• Maintenance and operation of equipment used on OB trucks, flyaways and other Timeline installations
• Supporting the development of innovative solutions
• Working collaboratively with production teams and Timeline colleagues to ensure that operational and production needs are effectively and efficiently met
• Ensuring that technical faults are cleared, or alternative ways of meeting requirements are identified and implemented with the minimum loss of time
• Accurate line-up of vision monitoring facilities
• Rigging and operating equipment as required
• Operating camera colour balance and other engineering set up controls
• Involvement with build and refurbishment projects
• Developing skills and knowledge within the broadcast industry
• Following appropriate training and as required, performing general operational duties including:
• Opening and closing OB trucks ready for travel
• Dealing with mains power feeds, ensuring safe operation
• Operating and managing RF systems

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate some knowledge of the following (Any experience on the bellow is appreciated but we will give appropriate training in all these areas):

• Knowledge and experience of vision, sound, routing, communication, RF, IP and computer systems as they relate to Outside Broadcast technologies is highly desirable
• Knowledge of UHD and HD vision systems, coupled with an interest and desire to learn about emerging technologies including IP distribution formats such as SMPTE 2110 and 2022-6
• The ability to make critical assessment of television pictures and waveforms as necessary
• A positive, enthusiastic manner with an ability to react tactfully and sympathetically to requests from clients and colleagues is essential
• Customer awareness and good interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good fundamental knowledge of IT and TCIP networking infrastructure
• Good knowledge of the principles of safety at work as applied in the TV industry
• Ability to work as part of a team and remain calm under pressureAn awareness of the need to gain and retain the confidence of the customer to ensure an ongoing business relationship
• Willing to work within all Timeline policies, working practices and Health and Safety guidelines
• Willing to work away from home for extended periods and travel extensively
• Clean UK driving licence is highly desirable

Please note that this is a shift-based role and involves unsociable hours and weekend work.You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Shift-based with unsocialble hours and weekends/public holidays

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to reply to all candidates. We thank you in advance for your interest in working with Timeline.

The closing date for applications is 02/11/2026