Workshop Engineer - Audio

Gravity Media Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media technology company in Watford is looking for a Workshop Engineer (Audio) to support the preparation and maintenance of audio equipment. You will work in a collaborative environment, assisting with equipment selection, cleaning, and configuration, while ensuring project requirements are met. The ideal candidate should have a keen interest in broadcasting technology, familiarity with electronic circuits, and the ability to work well with teams. This role comes with the opportunity to work with emerging technologies in broadcast.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with fundamentals of electricity and electronics circuits.
• Basic understanding of Television signal flow.
• Experience with broadcast equipment is useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Workshop Team with the preparation of all audio equipment.
• Liaison with end users for project equipment preparation.
• Scheduled servicing and PAT testing of equipment.

Skills

Familiarity with electricity and electronics circuits

Basic understanding of Television signal flow

Analog and Digital audio signal processing

Ability to work within a team

Job description

Gravity Media is a global leader in broadcast and media technology, delivering innovative production solutions for major live events worldwide. We are seeking a Workshop Engineer (Audio) to support equipment preparation, maintenance, and technical coordination at our Watford HQ. Join a collaborative, inclusive team passionate about engineering excellence and emerging broadcast technologies.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

WHAT WE DO

Gravity Media delivers an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide, utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly‑packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia. We offer market‑leading broadcast, technology, production, and post‑production solutions across many of the world’s most‑watched live events and entertainment programmes.

OUR PEOPLE

We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role in our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS

We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company’s success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment.

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A BRIEF SUMMARY

Based in our Watford office, the Workshop Engineer (Audio) would work in a technical area at our Watford HQ, as part of a small team of engineers and technicians.

The Workshop Engineer will have a keen interest in broadcasting technology and the ability to work effectively with varying groups of people. Gravity Media’s Engineering department delivers on our customer requirements by ensuring we are at the top of our game with the adoption of new and emerging technologies and ensure client projects are delivered on time and on budget.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

To assist the Workshop Team with the preparation of all audio equipment, including selection, cleaning, maintenance, configuration and repair.

The job involves a lot of liaison with end users, to ensure the appropriate equipment is prepared for upcoming projects, and any relevant substitutions and shortages are identified and addressed.

This requires a very organised outlook, an ability to deal tactfully with various end‑users and suppliers, and an ability to create and present detailed documentation.

• Scheduled servicing
• PAT testing
• Keeping stock of necessary spare parts
• Assisting the Projects Department when necessary
• Assistance with out of hours telephone technical support
• Keeping working and equipment storage areas clean and organised

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.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF

• Familiarity with the fundamentals of electricity and electronics circuits, power supplies, audio and video processing
• Basic understanding of the Television signal flow
• Analog and Digital audio signal processing (ADC, DAC, AES, MADI, Embedded audio, DANTE etc.)
• Fault finding to component level useful but not essential.
• Previous experience of working in a technical environment and familiarity with broadcast equipment would be useful, but not essential. Ability to work within a team is essential.