Rigger & HGV Driver Trainee

We're looking for motivated, practical individuals to join us as a Rigger & HGV Driver Trainee. No broadcast experience is required. We'll train you from the ground up, giving you the opportunity to learn a highly specialised skillset whilst working towards your Category C+E HGV licence, funded by us.

This is an opportunity to build a unique career in a niche industry, working alongside experienced professionals on some of the most exciting live productions in the world.

What does a Rigger & HGV Driver Trainee do?

You'll work alongside our experienced rigging and driving teams, learning how to:

Install and manage the cables that connect complex broadcast facilities.

Prepare and support Outside Broadcast vehicles on-site.

Assist with the delivery and operation of our fleet across the UK and occasionally overseas.

Safely handle, lay, identify and recover broadcast cabling.

Work as part of a close-knit team to deliver world-class broadcast facilities.

Complete vehicle checks, inspections and safety procedures.

Learn professional HGV driving skills and best practice.

Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and professionalism.

What will you learn?

Over the course of the programme, you'll receive structured, hands-on training, including:

Fundamentals of broadcast rigging.

Cable identification, handling and deployment.

Vehicle preparation and safety procedures.

Training towards a Category C+E licence.

Practical experience working on live Outside Broadcast productions.

Industry-leading health and safety practices.

Who are we looking for?

You don't need previous broadcast, engineering or HGV experience.

We're much more interested in your attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn.

You'll be someone who:

Is excited by the prospect of obtaining a Category C+E HGV licence.

Enjoys practical, hands-on work.

Likes working as part of a team.

Is reliable, adaptable and safety-conscious.

Enjoys travelling and working in different environments.

Is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Is happy undertaking physically active work.

Can occasionally spend extended periods away from home in the UK or overseas.

Wants to develop a long-term career in a specialist industry.

Essential Requirements

Full UK Category B driving licence.

Minimum 3 years' driving experience.

Strong commitment to safe working practices.

Ability to work at height following appropriate training and safety procedures.

Right to work in the UK.

Hours: 240 days per year, variable working hours including nights and weekends

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Looking for a career that's a little different?

Most people have never heard of broadcast rigging. Yet without it, some of the world's biggest live sporting events, entertainment programmes and broadcasts simply couldn't happen. At Gravity Media, our rigging teams are the backbone of our Outside Broadcast operations. They travel to stadiums, race circuits, arenas and event venues across the UK and beyond, transforming empty spaces into connected, live-ready broadcast environments., What You'll Get

Fully funded HGV licence training.

Hands-on learning from experienced industry professionals.

25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

Life Assurance from day one.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Competitive family-friendly policies.

Contributory pension scheme.

Employee wellbeing portal and discounts platform.

Overtime opportunities.

A Career for Everyone