Broadcast Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ideal World are seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join their busy live studios team
ABOUT US
Ideal World are the award winning shopping TV channel devoted to lifestyle brands, homewares and luxury shopping. Our channel is live for up to 19 hours each day broadcasting onto Freeview, Freesat, Sky and Virgin TV platforms, as well as being broadcast on our website.
Our fun and interactive live shows feature limited time deals, client partnerships and a broad variety of product strands and categories. The channel has been on air for over 20 years from our studios based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
THE ROLE
You will report to the Head of Technical Operations, working as a member of the Broadcast Engineering team. This role requires the Engineer to be an active problem solver and to follow due maintenance procedures, whilst completing first line equipment repairs and new studio install and setups. You can expect a varied days work.
THE CANDIDATE
Applicants should have a strong technical background and a be adaptable. Live broadcast studio experience is desirable as is a familiarity with shopping TV.
We are willing to consider any applicant with relevant experience in a trainee position on a six-month probationary basis.
We are seeking someone with strong verbal and written communication skills, a positive attitude and a person who thrives under pressure. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate problem solving abilities and possess quick decision making skills.
POSITION DETAILS
The TV teams work a 12.5 hour day on a rotating 7 days per fortnight shift pattern. There will also be occasional opportunity to work on our overnight maintenance sessions.
Salary will be offered dependant to experience.
Ideal World Limited is committed to promoting diversity and providing equal opportunities in all areas of our business from recruitment, employment and career progression to learning and development, and aims to establish an inclusive culture free from discrimination and based on the values of fairness, dignity and respect.
We aim to ensure that all applicants, employees, workers, contractors and visitors (including suppliers) will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Broadcast Engineer roles across Ideal World Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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