Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (with extensive UK and occasional international travel)
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.
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?
- Fundamentals of broadcast rigging.
- Cable identification, handling and deployment.
- Vehicle preparation and safety procedures.
- CPC training.
- HGV driving lessons delivered by a recognised training provider.
- 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?
- 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.
Full UK Category B driving licence.
Minimum 3 years' driving experience.
Strong commitment to safe working practices.
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
Broadcast operations, transport and technical industries have historically attracted people from relatively similar backgrounds. We're committed to changing that. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from people who may not traditionally have considered a career in broadcast, logistics or technical operations. We believe diverse teams deliver better ideas, stronger collaboration and better outcomes for our clients.
If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn and ready for a career that's unlike anything your friends are doing, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're starting out, changing careers, or looking for a practical alternative to a traditional office-based role, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Join Gravity Media and help deliver the broadcasts that connect millions of people around the world.
Full UK Category B driving licence.Minimum 3 years' driving experience.Right to work in the UK.
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Rigger & HGV Driver Trainee in High Wycombe employer: Gravity Media
Gravity Media is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, perfect for those passionate about live-event production. Located in High Wycombe, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises safety and professional growth, offering opportunities to work on exciting international projects while honing their skills in logistics and planning. With a commitment to innovation and teamwork, Gravity Media ensures that every team member plays a vital role in delivering outstanding productions.
