Technical Supervisor
ProVision
Permanent
Manchester
Hiring range: £37,000 - £40,000 pa
For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com
With a focus on delivering a great customer experience, the Technical Supervisor will provide a comprehensive and first-class service in camera, lighting, sound and grip equipment rental whilst working within operational parameters.
The Technical Supervisor will be the main point of contact in ProVision Manchester on a daily basis, working with the Head of Provision managing all sales activity by reacting to customer requests as appropriate and proactively seeking out opportunities to maximise sales and utilisation of assets.
The Technical Supervisor will deal effectively with a wide range of clients from camera assistants to producers, production coordinators and directors of photography, providing technical advice and solutions as appropriate, whilst coordinating equipment and staff in accordance with customer and business needs.
Role Responsibilities
* for full role responsibilities, Please visit the ITV Careers website
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)...
* Minimum 3 years experience and good knowledge of working in the film / TV industry, as a Technical Supervisor or similar
* Demonstrable high understanding of location equipment and production techniques
* Up-to-date knowledge of camera formats, latest technology and workflow processes
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Health and safety training and awareness
* Able to deal effectively with all levels of staff and management
* Literate and numerate and computer literacy skills
* A proactive approach and the ability to work self sufficiently and raise standards
* This role will involve lifting and carrying large heavy lighting, camera, sound and grip equipment. You must have the knowledge and experience of how to lift and carry safely
* Potential short notice call out to support production requirements.
* This role involves driving to various locations to collect and deliver equipment therefore a full, Manual drivers licence is essential.
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)...
* A strong team player
* Adaptable to dealing with a range of tasks across all departments
* Flexible approach to ‘getting the job done’ with the potential for working out-of-hours, weekend and bank holiday cover
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Adaptable and flexible
* Diligent and thorough approach to work
* Professional approach to meet the needs of the customer
* Willingness to be qualified in PAT testing in order to identify the requirements needed.
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.
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* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:
* Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
* Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
* Annual bonus opportunity
* Competitive pension contribution
* Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
* Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
More about our benefits
Closing date: Sunday 2nd March 2025
Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .