Guarantee Broadcast Engineer in Bracknell

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As a Guarantee Broadcast Engineer within our OBStv UK team, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering world‑class live broadcasts. Based out of Bracknell and working across the UK, Ireland and further afield, you’ll take a leading role in the technical delivery of Outside Broadcasts, ensuring every production runs seamlessly from first signal to final output. This is a senior, hands‑on position where deep technical expertise meets leadership, problem‑solving, and client engagement. You’ll work with cutting‑edge IP, UHD and HD broadcast technology, alongside highly experienced teams, playing a critical role in maintaining NEP’s reputation for excellence on a global stage.

The role of Guarantee Broadcast Engineer is an exciting senior position within our UK based Engineering team, working on a range of NEP projects with our fleet of IP, UHD and HD outside broadcast trucks, fly‑pack systems, and Broadcast Centres. You will play a pivotal role as part of a team, utilising our diverse and scalable combinations of traditional, remote, centralised and cloud‑based workflow, capturing, recording, broadcasting and streaming high quality content for our prestigious client base.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a lead Engineer in the delivery of outside broadcasts, both at our base in Bracknell and onsite at various locations, domestically and internationally.
• Show significant understanding of vision control operations with the ability to operate as a Vision Supervisor on all types of OB’s.
• Have an ingrained awareness and knowledge of the wider OB solution, including power requirements, air conditioning and unit hydraulic operation.
• Lead and plan the deployment of large fibre installations on outside broadcasts.
• Follow up faults and assist in the maintenance of our fleet.
• First‑line fault‑finding and repair of a range of broadcast and AV audio and video equipment.
• Interpret and implement instructions and requests from clients, producers, directors and other colleagues.

Skills / Qualifications:

• HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant technical or scientific discipline with demonstrable experience in outside broadcast engineering.
• Previous experience working as an outside broadcast facilities guarantee engineer.
• Health & Safety: an understanding or qualification in BS7909 power regulations is desirable.
• Knowledge of vision mixers, hybrid routing systems, EVS, general video systems and outside broadcast truck workflow.
• Knowledge and experience of working with 4K.
• IP technology would be good.
• Developed communication skills, including written, verbal and client facing skills.
• Logical thought processes; ability to work well under pressure.
• Time management skills and ability to work to very tight deadlines.
• Must be prepared to work flexibly across all aspects of the NEP Ireland and OBStv teams.
• A thorough knowledge of all broadcast sound equipment and workflows.
• Promote Health & Safety guidelines, customer working practices and adhere to any applicable legislation.
• Must be willing to travel (essential). Full clean UK driving licence.

This position will include travel and evening/weekend working. All applicants must be prepared and able to travel internationally.