We have a brilliant opportunity for a personable, organised and technically minded local driver to join our team.
The Driver/Rigger’s role is to organise and drive Vivid’s fleet of vehicles which include HGV trucks, between sites across the UK and on occasion, overseas. On location they will assist in rigging and derigging and help prep/de-prep back at base. This role is based at our warehouse facilities located in Mayford, Woking.
The Driver/Rigger ensures that each vehicle leaves base looking and operating at its best. They will use their experience of driving vehicles to improve working practices and ensure vehicles and kit are well maintained and serviced in order to best support the productions.
We are looking for a locally based careful driver, with a positive outlook and fastidious attention to vehicle appearance and maintenance. Whilst HGV driving experience is essential for this role, rigger experience within the Broadcast industry is not. Vivid will provide support and training to anyone keen to start working in the TV industry.
Applicants must carry Driver CPC licence.
Role Responsibilities:
Main activities include but are not limited to
Driving & Rigging
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Carry out safety checks on vehicles and report and action any issues.
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Drive a variety of vehicles including HGV trucks to site, transporting equipment and crew members.
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Perform kit returns/collections to and from external companies across the UK.
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Rig and de rig cables and kit on OB’s sites, across the UK and on occasions, Worldwide.
Transport
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Schedule routine maintenance of vehicles in line with compulsory requirements, transport and H&S legislation.
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Complete regular vehicle checks, ensure all paperwork is up to date and filed. Maintain accurate records.
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Clean and maintain trucks, to ensure they go out in the best possible condition.
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Develop best practice policies to improve employee knowledge, safety and wellbeing.
As part of the day to day operation within the Warehouse, part of the responsibilities include helping to ensure the Warehouse is kept organised to assist the team with operating at its optimum. This involves ensuring proper storage of kit and area’s are clean and tidy at all times.
Please note due to the nature of the business, this role involves shift work to cover weekends and late nights, sometimes at short notice, for which time off in lieu will be given.
About you
You will have a
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Full HGV C Class 2 licence with no more than six points for minor endorsements
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Minimum 2 years Relevant experience
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Digital Tacho and Driver Qualification Cards
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A good understanding of Drivers hours, regulations, and Working time directive
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Excellent geographical knowledge
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Experience of driving a range of vehicles.
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This role will involve handling/lifting heavy equipment, so the ability to lift and carry kit is essential.
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Prior experience as a Transport Manager or a role working under Operator Licence compliance, is desirable.
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Experience of OB rigging would be beneficial.
What you can expect
Vivid is an open and inclusive company and job satisfaction is very important to us. As a small growing company working across a major platform, you can be assured that every contribution you make at Vivid is heard, and every action counts. You will be supported in your interest to learn new skills and develop new ideas.
In the broadcast industry you can often be working under pressure against tight deadlines, so we fully support wellbeing at work through such measures as flexible working policies. You will be surrounded by a talented team who are as keen to make the working environment as interesting and enjoyable as you do.
To apply for this position please email your cover letter and CV to jobs@vividbroadcast.co.uk