At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn rigging and driving while working on exciting outdoor broadcast projects.
- Company: Join Gravity Media, a leader in the broadcast industry with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, life assurance, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel and growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a niche industry with hands-on training and real-world experience.
- Qualifications: Must have a clean UK Cat B driving licence and a strong work ethic.
The predicted salary is between 33444 - 40876 £ per year.
Gravity Media is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Rigger / Driver Trainee. This is an exciting opportunity to start a career in a niche industry, working on high-profile projects and learning from experienced professionals. As a Rigger / Driver at Gravity Media, you will play a critical role in the delivery of our Outside Broadcasting vehicles across the UK and occasionally abroad and assist with rigging and cable operations on-site. As part of this apprenticeship, you will work closely with our experienced HGV Drivers in order to learn and understand the role of Drivers and Riggers within the outdoor broadcast industry, while undertaking the required training to obtain the relevant license classifications required for driving class C+E vehicles.
Hours of work will be variable, but on an average of 40 hours per week. There will be a combination of long and short days across 240 working days per year with overtime for working shifts over 10 hours in length.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Understand and demonstrate the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Comply with organisational safety, policies and procedures
- Safe, controlled and fuel-efficient driving techniques relating to driving
- Safe use of equipment and machinery e.g. manual handling equipment, vehicle and delivery systems, including where to find relevant instructions
- Guidance on vehicle preparation, including vehicle safety checks/inspections, defect reporting, safety requirements, loading, securing and unloading processes
- How to protect the vehicle and associated loads, including management of unlawful access to vehicle and loads
- Basic IT applications and other relevant technology and systems e.g. tachographs, adaptive braking, hand held scanners, on board telematics etc.
- Working in all types of weather conditions
- Maintaining a professional outset at all times with customers, clients and colleagues
All employees are expected to contribute and participate in work activities in line with our management system to ensure the continual improvement of our business.
TRAINING PROGRAMME
The Apprenticeship scheme is anticipated to take a year to complete from start to finish. Within this time you will be expected to have learned and demonstrated:
- CPC training
- Fundamentals of Rigging on site
- HGV driving lessons and successful execution of relevant formal assessments delivered via a recognised external training provider
- Upon obtaining all relevant licenses, demonstrate in practice whilst under internal driving assessment
THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF
- You have an aptitude, interest and desire in acquiring a C+E license and working within the broadcast industry
- Have a Full clean UK Cat B driving licence (car) and 3 years driving experience
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety
- Ability to work at heights and in a team environment
- Willing and able to undertake extended assignments away from home, being comfortable with some long periods away, both with UK and overseas travel
COMPANY BENEFITS
- 25 Days annual leave plus Public Holidays
- Life Assurance from day 1
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Competitive family friendly policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Discounts Platform and Employee Wellbeing Portal
Rigger/Driver Trainee in High Wycombe employer: EMGUK
Gravity Media is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, making it an ideal place for a Rigger Planner to thrive. With a commitment to employee growth and development, the company offers opportunities to work on high-profile live events while ensuring a supportive environment that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Located in High Wycombe, employees benefit from a dynamic work atmosphere that prioritises safety, compliance, and crew welfare, all while delivering top-notch broadcast solutions.
