Rigger Supervisor

BBC Group and Public Services; Eccles; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The BBC Group and Public Services is seeking a Rigger Supervisor within BBC Media Operations in Manchester. You will help transport and rig outside broadcast equipment, support technical operations and work on high-profile events across the UK and beyond.

You will join an expert, supportive team, with hands-on responsibilities, training opportunities and a dynamic schedule tied to live production demands.

Qualifications

• Valid Cat C+E driving licence, Driver CPC and Driver Qualification Card; training to achieve these within six months.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation, vehicle compliance and safe working practices.
• Flexible, with shift work including evenings, weekends and overnight stays.
• Able to work in a fast-paced operational environment and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive and position OB vehicles safely in line with plans and transport rules.
• Load, transport and secure equipment with proper checks before travel.
• Rig and operate technical equipment, install and maintain cabling and broadcast gear on site.
• Lead site set-up activities and supervise rigging operations while upholding equipment standards.
• Support communications and power systems and assist with audio setup.
• Assist stores operations with loading, transportation and warehouse duties.

Skills

Cat C+E Licence

Driver CPC

Driver Qualification Card

Transport legislation

Safety & risk awareness

Teamwork & communication

Job description

JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
DEPARTMENT: Media Operations
LOCATION: Manchester, Premier Park OB Base
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £36,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join BBC Media Operations as a Rigger Supervisor and play a key role in delivering some of the UK's biggest live broadcasts. You'll help transport and rig outside broadcast equipment, support technical operations, and work on high-profile events nationwide. This hands‑on role offers varied work, training and development opportunities, and the chance to be part of an expert, supportive team delivering world‑class content for audiences across the UK and beyond.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Media Operations deliver some of the BBC's most ambitious live broadcasts and productions. Based in Salford, you'll work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who support audiences across the UK and beyond. From major sporting events and national occasions to music and entertainment programmes, no two days are the same. You'll have opportunities to develop your skills, gain new experiences and play a vital role in bringing world‑class content to millions of people.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Drive and position OB vehicles – Safely manoeuvre, position, stabilise and interconnect vehicles in accordance with operational plans and transport legislation.
• Load and transport equipment safely – Ensure vehicles and trailers are loaded, weighed and checked in line with legal and operational requirements before travel.
• Rig and operate technical equipment – Install, test and maintain cabling, broadcast infrastructure and outside broadcast equipment on site.
• Drive and position OB vehicles – Safely manoeuvre, position, stabilise and interconnect vehicles in accordance with operational plans.
• Lead site set‑up activities – Erect support structures, coordinate and supervise rigging activities and maintain high equipment standards.
• Support communications and power systems – Operate generators, deploy communications systems and assist with audio equipment set‑up.
• Support stores operations – Assist with the picking, loading, transportation and distribution of operational equipment
• Play a key part in daily stock control - equipment maintenance, warehouse organisation and the continuous improvement of the operations
• Maintain fleet and operational equipment – Ensure OB vehicles, HGVs and associated equipment are clean, safe, compliant and ready for use.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Valid Category C+E (Class 1) driving licence, Driver CPC and Driver Qualification Card. We will also consider candidates with relevant transferable experience who are willing to undertake training to achieve these qualifications within the first six months of employment.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of transport legislation, vehicle compliance and safe working practices.
• Work flexibly in a fast‑paced operational environment, remaining calm and effective under pressure while supporting shift‑based working patterns.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships through strong communication and teamwork skills across operational, technical and production teams, with experience of manual handling and physically demanding tasks.
• Flexibility. As part of supporting live broadcast operations, this role involves flexible working patterns, including evenings, weekends and occasional overnight stays, reflecting the nature of live production and event coverage.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Understanding of broadcast equipment, workflows and operational practices, particularly within live radio and outside broadcast environments.
• Experience of rigging, installing and supporting broadcast, communications or streaming equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and a commitment to safe working practices.
• Good technical aptitude, with the ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues in operational environments.
• Previous experience within the broadcast, outside broadcast, live events or media production industry.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengthswe’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

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Life at BBC

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35‑hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pensionscheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values‑based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis or on an orchestra conditions contract.

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Disability confident

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