Assistant Action Vehicle Supervisor

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: B CONTRACT TYPE: Continuing / Permanent DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Drama - EastEnders LOCATION: Elstree Centre, Borehamwood PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £34,000 - £37,000 + London Weighting at £5441 - depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

EastEnders are looking for a Assistant Action Vehicle Supervisor to support the effective management and operation of our action vehicle fleet and wider production-owned vehicles, ensuring they are safe, compliant, well maintained, and available to meet production requirements. The role provides logistical, administrative, and operational support, helping to coordinate vehicle activity, maintain fleet records, and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of vehicle services across production. WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

Join the team behind EastEnders and play a key role in supporting one of the UK's most iconic television productions. This is a unique opportunity to work with a diverse fleet of action and production vehicles, contribute directly to on-screen storytelling of Albert Square, and collaborate with talented production teams, cast, and crew in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Support the day-to-day management, deployment, and availability of the EastEnders action vehicle fleet and wider production-owned vehicles, ensuring they are safe, compliant, and ready to meet production requirements.
• Coordinate vehicle movements between filming locations, studio sites, suppliers, and storage facilities, ensuring efficient transport planning and vehicle allocation.
• Manage vehicle maintenance activities, including servicing, repairs, MOTs, inspections, and condition checks, while maintaining accurate fleet records and compliance documentation.
• Prepare vehicles for production use, liaise with production teams and external suppliers, and support cast and crew with vehicle operation requirements during filming.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, conduct driver licence and compliance checks, and deputise for the Action Vehicle Supervisor during periods of absence.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

ESSENTIAL CRITIERA:

• Experience of fleet management, transport coordination, vehicle operations, or a similar role within a television drama or production environment
• Demonstrable understanding of drama production processes, including script breakdowns and the vehicle requirements needed to support filming
• Evidenced strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, servicing schedules, roadworthiness standards, and fleet compliance requirements
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vehicle movements, priorities, and operational demands in a fast-paced environment
• Experience maintaining accurate records and compliance documentation, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Demonstrable excellent communication skills, including experience working with cast, crew, and external suppliers, alongside a strong understanding of health and safety requirements relating to vehicle operations
• A full and clean driving licence

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.