Operations/Senior Operations Engineer

Senior Operations Engineer (12 month contract)

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month attachment/FTC, Full time - End date: 07/06/2027
DEPARTMENT: Technology Operations
LOCATION: Lincoln, with work in Sheffield
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £48,700 - £62,150 (depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience)

We are looking for a Senior Operations Engineer to support technology and systems used by our production colleagues in Lincoln and Sheffield. The role will be based in a live transmission environment and requires strong technical knowledge, problem solving skills and a solid understanding of IT systems and consumer level technology.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working between Lincoln and Sheffield, sharing support in Sheffield with the engineer based in York as part of the wider BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire engineering team.
• Providing on site technical support and maintaining a range of multimedia newsgathering, production, broadcast and IT equipment.
• Maintaining broadcast vehicles and performing quarterly checks to ensure safe operation.
• Supporting building issues and consulting with facilities management partner when required.
• Working on a shift basis (normally 8.00-18.00, four or five days a week). The role reports to the Operations Engineering Team Leader in Hull.
• Participating in training and development opportunities, including learning about the regional TV News operation in Hull.

Your skills and experience - key criteria:

• Experience at broadcast engineer level.
• Understanding of broadcast and production systems in a multi platform environment.
• Familiarity with diagnostic and monitoring tools and techniques for troubleshooting and fault identification.
• Ability to prioritise tasks by service impact and work calmly under pressure.
• Relevant engineering qualifications and practical experience.
• Good interpersonal skills for working with technical and non technical colleagues.
• Some experience of outside broadcasts or live events.

We also offer the following benefits:

• Fair pay and competitive salary package.
• Flexible 35 hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days.
• Defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym access.
• Excellent career and professional development opportunities.
• Support for flexible working arrangements throughout the employment lifecycle.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process or the role, please contact us via email - .