Videographer

Hinckley
10 months ago
Applications closed

Videographer, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Leicestershire, Warwickshire

  • Videographer Jobs, Photography jobs, Camera Operator jobs, Camera Technician jobs, Automotive jobs.

  • An amazing opportunity to work within an automotive research and development environment seeing the very latest cars, motorcycles, trucks, and military vehicles being tested!

  • £28,000 - £34,000 salary guide plus excellent benefits including 27 days’ holiday plus all bank holidays, a good pension and lots of other benefits.

  • Working Hours: 39 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 8am-4.45pm and Friday 8am-3.45pm (some flexibility can be offered).

    Do you have experience of operating and using camera equipment? Would you like to turn your videography / photography skills from a passion / hobby into a full-time job? If you have a passion for cameras / filming / photography and cars, then this could be your dream job!

    We are looking for somebody who will enjoy working as part of automotive test engineering team where you will see the very latest cars, motorcycles, military vehicles, and trucks being tested and developed every day!

    Your background as a Videographer:

  • We are looking for a candidate with previous experience of operating and using videography and photography equipment such as digital cameras, ground cameras, drones and GoPro’s on a regular basis – this could be in a working or non-working capacity e.g., regular hobby / passion etc.…

  • You will be working within an engineering workshop / test facility alongside Engineers and Technicians so any experience or interest in engineering, cars, motorsport etc.…would be a bonus (not essential).

  • This is an industry leading, very professional, highly skilled, and dynamic working environment so would suit somebody who will enjoy working in an evolving environment and be able to adapt to business and customer needs.

  • Experience operating a drone would be extremely advantageous.

  • You will hold a relevant qualification, training or certification in photography, videography, drone operation, creative media studies or similar!

  • You will need to hold a full clean driving license.

    Videographer Responsibilities:

  • Working within a brand-new automotive research and development facility alongside Engineers and Technician operating and using high speed camera equipment to record engineering tests taking place.

  • Fitting & setting up high speed cameras to capture test data.

  • Safely operating a drone to capture high-quality, time-referenced footage.

  • Planning and checking camera positions, clarity of camera views, lenses, performing still photography pre and post-test.

  • Edit and process photo & video footage.

  • Ensure camera equipment, hardware and software is maintained as required.

  • You will also receive first class training to be able to support the vehicle test set up and data collection process.

    Are you seeking Videographer Jobs in Nuneaton? Are you seeking Videographer Jobs in Hinckley? Are you Seeking Videographer Jobs in Coventry? Are you seeking Videographer Jobs in Leicester? Are you seeking Videographer Jobs in Tamworth?

    Other commutable locations are Atherstone, Lutterworth, Rugby, Coalville, Market Bosworth, Narborough, Leicestershire, Warwickshire & surrounding areas.

    To apply please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

    Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search for our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

    “Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

    This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job

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