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 – reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.
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