Lead Technical Operator

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsport broadcasting is seeking a Lead Technical Operator in Greater London. This role is at the forefront of delivering live sports, involving critical decision-making and technical leadership during high-profile events. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in live sports settings and thrive under pressure. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with exposure to cutting-edge technology in a client-facing role.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead technical operations for major events

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Permanent, full-time opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in Tier 1 live sports broadcasting, ideally motorsports.
• Hands-on role in RF systems and live event coordination.
• Strong decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage live broadcast operations for major motorsport events.
• Oversee signal monitoring and troubleshooting from a London hub.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and manage routing changes.

Skills

RF systems

Encoding/decoding

IP transmission protocols

Signal monitoring

Fault-finding

Job description

Job Description

Lead Technical Operator – Tier 1 Motorsport Broadcast

Greater London | Full-time | Live Events & Broadcast Ops

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 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 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