Vision Engineer

We are looking for a Junior Vision Engineer, who will work primarily on our Reading base and on OB locations with occasional work at other Timeline locations as necessary to cover programme and maintenance needs. The Junior Vision Engineer is expected to achieve high level skills in maintaining, aligning, modifying and operating the wide range of broadcast equipment and systems deployed in our OB Trucks and other Timeline business environments., * Maintenance and operation of equipment used on OB trucks, flyaways and other Timeline installations

• Supporting the development of innovative solutions
• Working collaboratively with production teams and Timeline colleagues to ensure that operational and production needs are effectively and efficiently met
• Ensuring that technical faults are cleared, or alternative ways of meeting requirements are identified and implemented with the minimum loss of time
• Accurate line-up of vision monitoring facilities
• Rigging and operating equipment as required
• Operating camera colour balance and other engineering set up controls
• Involvement with build and refurbishment projects
• Developing skills and knowledge within the broadcast industry
• Following appropriate training and as required, performing general operational duties including:
• Opening and closing OB trucks ready for travel
• Dealing with mains power feeds, ensuring safe operation
• Operating and managing RF systems

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate some knowledge of the following (Any experience on the bellow is appreciated but we will give appropriate training in all these areas):

• Knowledge and experience of vision, sound, routing, communication, RF, IP and computer systems as they relate to Outside Broadcast technologies is highly desirable
• Knowledge of UHD and HD vision systems, coupled with an interest and desire to learn about emerging technologies including IP distribution formats such as SMPTE 2110 and 2022-6
• The ability to make critical assessment of television pictures and waveforms as necessary
• A positive, enthusiastic manner with an ability to react tactfully and sympathetically to requests from clients and colleagues is essential
• Customer awareness and good interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good fundamental knowledge of IT and TCIP networking infrastructure
• Good knowledge of the principles of safety at work as applied in the TV industry
• Ability to work as part of a team and remain calm under pressure
• An awareness of the need to gain and retain the confidence of the customer to ensure an ongoing business relationship
• Willing to work within all Timeline policies, working practices and Health and Safety guidelines
• Willing to work away from home for extended periods and travel extensively
• Clean UK driving licence is highly desirable