Rigger Supervisor

BBC; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The BBC is recruiting a Rigger Supervisor for its Media Operations in Manchester. You will physically position OB vehicles, rig and test broadcast gear, and support live events nationwide. The role offers hands-on experience, training, and a collaborative team environment.

We expect candidates to hold a Category C+E licence with Driver CPC, and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Salary up to £36,000 with opportunities to develop skills across high-profile broadcasts.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E (Class 1) licence with Driver CPC and Driver Qualification Card.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation and vehicle compliance.
• Willingness to undergo training to achieve required qualifications within six months.
• Proven ability to work flexibly in fast-paced operational environments.
• Experience in manual handling and physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive and position OB vehicles safely according to plans and laws.
• Load, weigh and check equipment before travel for compliance.
• Rig and operate broadcast equipment on site and test systems.
• Lead site set-up, supervise rigging, and maintain equipment standards.
• Operate generators, support communications, and power systems.
• Support stores with picking, loading and distribution of equipment.
• Maintain stock control and perform equipment maintenance.
• Keep OB fleet and equipment clean, safe and ready for use.

Skills

C+E licence

Driver CPC

Driver Qualification Card

Transport legislation

Teamwork

Manual handling

Flexibility

Job description

JOB DETAILS
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.

Essential Criteria

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.

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.

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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.