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Posted 30 June, 2026
BBC

Operations Technician

BBC
London, GBR, W1A 1AA Fixed Term
Salary: £26,200 to £32,270 Annually
Reference: 47178

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month attachment/FTC
DEPARTMENT: Media Tech/Technology Operations
LOCATION: London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £26,200 - £32,270 plus London Weighting depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As an Operations Technician within the Technology Operations Mechanical Workshop, you will be part of a highly regarded team that collaborates and provides solutions to studio and broadcast projects. You will work as part of a larger department that supports creative programming across News and Radio and have opportunities to develop your skills and confidence.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

The Technology Operations Mechanical Workshop provides a range of services that support engineering and production workflow. These range from bespoke design and machine-shop fabrication services to 3D printing bespoke solutions; the work covers all aspects of manufacturing materials to provide solutions for projects or unusual problems. The team also support robotic camera system configuration and work with third party suppliers to design and implement safety rigs within our studios, to enable safe working and effective workflows.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND IMPACT

• Data and media cable termination and installation
• Use of hand tools including soldering and fibre optic splicing
• Running cables across building infrastructure including ceilings/floors etc
• Repairing cables including headphones etc
• IT skills across MS office and good written communication skills

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE – KEY CRITERIA

Essential Criteria

• Experience, knowledge and an understanding of problem solving with data/media cabling
• Experience of hand and power tools and an understanding of how mechanical things work
• Experience of working under pressure and delivering to tight deadlines
• Self-assured communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of Health and Safety principles within a workshop or similar environment

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge and use of IT, including MS Office
• A proven interest of how things work and basic fault diagnosis
• Professional conduct and motivation to develop skills
• Ability to collaborate with people at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d 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.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]

We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered. Please click on the APPLY NOW button to proceed with your application.