As Technical Manager you will be responsible for the technical leadership, preparation, maintenance and operational delivery of camera equipment across the Film & TV division.
This role ensures all camera assets are maintained to the highest technical and quality standards, are commercially ready for hire, and are delivered efficiently in line with customer requirements.
The post holder will lead and develop a team of technicians, drive consistency in preparation processes, and act as the senior technical escalation point for all camera-related matters.
The role plays a critical part in supporting revenue generation by maximising equipment availability, reducing downtime and maintaining industry-leading technical standards aligned with client expectations.
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Expertise
- Act as the subject matter expert for all camera systems, lenses, monitoring and associated equipment
- Ensure all equipment is maintained, tested and calibrated to required standards
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical faults and issues
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends
Equipment Preparation & Asset Management
- Oversee preparation, testing and quality control of all camera equipment prior to dispatch
- Ensure equipment is hire-ready, correctly configured and meets client specifications
- Monitor utilisation and availability of camera assets to minimise downtime
- Support stock accuracy, asset tracking and lifecycle management
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, manage and develop Camera Technicians
- Allocate workload to ensure operational efficiency and service levels are met
- Set clear expectations, monitor performance and drive accountability
- Provide coaching, training and technical development
What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.