Football Systems Operator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)

Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)
Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Football Systems Operator | Launch Your Career in Sports Technology | Full-Time, Onsite at Stadiums in Birmingham
Are you passionate about football and technology? Ready to work at the forefront of sports innovation? Join our growing team at Hawk-Eye Innovations and become a Football Systems Operator in the Premier League and Championship


Location:

The majority of work will take place on-site at Premier League and Championship football stadiums throughout Birmingham and the Midlands region, with further opportunities for travel across the UK and Europe.


Contract:
Permanent, Full-Time


Salary:
Starting at £25,000 per annum (bonus up to 10%, plus package)


Application Deadline:3rd March


Start Date:
Estimated 7th April


WHAT THE JOB IS ALL ABOUT »

As a Football Systems Operator, you will be working on-site at football stadiums in your region, playing a key part in the delivery of our services to Premier League and Championship matches.

As you gain experience in the role, you may be expected to be involved in more tournaments throughout the UK, Europe and further afield; such as the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and FIFA World Cups.


The role will encompass the installation and operation of our technology at matches where you will be responsible for our systems.

You will need to be prepared to work long days at weekends and midweek evenings, as we work whenever Football happens.


Whilst we provide a number of services in top-flight football, you will initially focus on our Goal Line Technology service.

You will gain exposure to various other services as you grow in the role and become a more experienced member of the team.


We will equip you with the technical training, support and full exposure to our systems to perform your day to day tasks but also encourage development and progression to help make an impact on what we do.


Application and Hiring Process:


  • The deadline for the completion of these tasks will be the
    10th March at 18:00.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Prematch planning and driving the van to the stadium before matchday
  • Setting up Hawk-Eye technology in the stadium (this can involve physically demanding work, such as rigging cameras and running cables)
  • Conducting prematch set up, checks and calibration of the systems in accordance with standard procedures
  • Liaising with stadium staff, match officials and host broadcasters onsite
  • Monitoring the systems during the match
  • Monitoring hardware and software performances, being able to troubleshoot and report encountered issues
  • Taking full ownership of our system onsite and being an ambassador for Hawk-Eye
  • During the offseason, building and maintaining our hardware and equipment
  • Assisting with installation and testing of new products and services

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:


Essential:

  • A technical grounding; with a desire to work with and learn new technologies
  • Bright and enterprising with excellent problemsolving skills coupled with an inquisitive mindset
  • Proactive attitude and time management skills with the ability to work on your own initiative
  • Ability to remain calm in a fastpaced environment
  • Ability to liaise with clients and customers in a professional and approachable manner
  • Willingness to travel domestically and to work overseas
  • Flexible and adaptable to a schedule that is dedicated by the fixture list and can change at short notice
  • Acceptance that the nature of our business means that work will be carried out over weekends/bank holidays
  • A full valid driving licence is required and willingness to drive our vans

Nice to have:

  • A bachelor's degree in a science, technology, mathematics or engineering course or relevant equivalent experience
  • Experience working with video technology/replay technology desirable, or live event/technical production
At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth.

If you do not hit all of the criteria above but believe that there are certain areas you excel in and that you possess the passion and desire to develop the other attributes, then we encourage you to apply.


Make an Impact in the World of Football:

Join our dedicated and dynamic team and help revolutionise the way technology is used in Football As a Football Systems Operator, you'll gain invaluable experience and play a crucial role in some of the biggest Football events in the world.


Compensation Range:
£25K
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