Lead Technical Operator

courier jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class sports broadcast provider as a Lead Technical Operator and take ownership of live broadcast operations for prestigious global motorsport events from their Greater London hub. You'll ensure flawless delivery during high-pressure scenarios, manage live routing changes, and support significant technical projects.

Benefits

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

High-impact broadcast role

Permanent full-time opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in Tier 1 live sports broadcasting, ideally motorsports.
• Hands-on experience with RF systems, encoders, and IP protocols.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for live broadcast operations.
• Oversee signal monitoring and transmission from the facility.
• Lead testing and troubleshooting for events.

Skills

RF systems

Encoding/decoding

IP transmission protocols

Fault-finding

Client relationship building

Job description

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Lead Technical Operator – Tier 1 Motorsport Broadcast

Step into the driver’s seat of one of the most technically exciting roles in global sports broadcasting.

We’re working with a world-class broadcast provider who delivers some of the most prestigious live motorsport events on the planet. They’re seeking a hands-on, technically confident Lead Technical Operator to take ownership of live broadcast operations from their dedicated UK motorsports hub.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the flawless delivery of live races, managing end-to-end transmission, liaising directly with clients, and making real-time decisions during some of the most watched sporting events in the world.

What you’ll do

• Be the first point of contact for live broadcast operations during race weekends – supporting 26+ high-profile global events a year.
• Oversee signal monitoring, encoding/decoding, and RF transmission from a state-of-the-art facility in Greater London.
• Lead pre-event line-ups, testing, and troubleshooting, and ensure seamless coordination with international master control rooms.
• Work closely with on-site subcontractors and technical teams to ensure reliable, high-quality signal flow.
• Manage live routing changes and backup activations with calm confidence, even under pressure.
• Support wider sports broadcast technology projects during non-event weeks – including system installations and workflow improvements.

This could suit you if…

• You’ve worked in Tier 1 live sports broadcasting, ideally motorsports, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• You have hands-on experience with RF systems, encoders, MCR's, and IP transmission protocols.
• You’ve got a sharp eye for detail, solid fault-finding instincts, and the confidence to lead decisions in live event scenarios.
• You’re personable, professional, and proactive – great at building trust with clients and nurturing technical relationships.
• You’re based near Greater London and able to working on-site during race weekends.

What you’ll get

• The chance to lead live technical operations for some of the biggest events in global motorsport.
• A high-impact, client-facing broadcast role with real decision-making responsibility.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and workflows in a prestige sports environment.
• A permanent, full-time opportunity with long-term project work beyond live event weekends.

If you're a technically sharp operator with a passion for motorsport and a calm head under pressure, this could be your next big move.

Apply today

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution and Spectator Sports

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