Careers

We’re growing, and looking for good people to grow with us. Whether you’re already experienced in the rental industry or looking to start your career, take a look at our current opportunities below.

Senior Kitroom Technician
Junior Kitroom Technician

Senior Kitroom Technician

Location: XO Rental, London

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

How to Apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@xorental.co.uk with ‘Senior Kitroom Technician’ in the subject line.

The Role:

XO Rental is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Kitroom Technician to join our technical department at our North London HQ.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician who is looking to take the next step in their career. As XO continues to grow, we are looking for someone who can take on increasing responsibility within the technical team, develop their leadership skills and, for the right individual, progress into a technical management position. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring our equipment is prepared, maintained, and delivered to the highest possible standard, while also providing technical support to our clients and developing more junior members of the team.

In addition, everyday there are opportunities to work alongside some of the UK’s most talented Directors of Photography and camera crews as well as engaging with people from all levels of production.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing, checking and maintaining broadcast and production equipment to a consistently high standard.
Working across cameras, lenses, lighting, grip and associated production equipment.
Carrying out detailed pre and post rental checks and ensuring equipment is correctly prepared for each job.
Providing clients with technical advice, demonstrations and equipment support.
Supporting and mentoring Junior Technicians, sharing knowledge and helping develop their technical skills.
Taking responsibility for the smooth running of kitroom operations and helping to maintain high standards across the department.
Assisting with workflow planning, equipment allocation and prioritisation during busy periods.
Working closely with the wider XO team to ensure equipment is delivered accurately and on time.
Contributing ideas and improvements as the company continues to develop its systems, equipment offering and technical operations.

About You

We are looking for someone with at least 2 years’ experience within a broadcast, film or television equipment rental environment, with a strong practical understanding of production equipment. You will ideally have extensive knowledge of cameras and relevant accessories, lenses, lighting, grip and audio equipment. You will also have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and time-management skills, and the confidence to work with both clients and colleagues in a professional and positive manner.

As a senior member of the team, the ability to lead by example, communicate effectively and support the development of others is particularly important.

A full, clean driving licence is required.

This is a key opportunity to join XO at an exciting stage of its development. We are a growing company and want the people who join us to grow with the business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as the technical department develops, with a clear pathway for the right individual to progress towards a Technical Management position.

We are particularly interested in someone who is technically strong but also has the ambition and potential to develop their leadership, organisational and people-management skills.

About XO

XO is a London-based film and television equipment rental house built by a team with decades of hands-on experience across scripted and unscripted production. We are trusted by broadcasters, streamers and production companies to deliver reliable equipment, careful preparation and responsive technical support in demanding production environments.

Our credits span major reality series, documentaries, feature documentaries, primetime drama, branded content and global advertising campaigns. Productions of every scale are supported with the same focus on accuracy, consistency and detail, whether operating from a fixed base, across multiple locations or over extended shooting schedules.

If you are an experienced technician looking for your next challenge and the opportunity to build a career within a growing rental company, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Junior Kitroom Technician

Location: XO Rental, London

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

How to Apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@xorental.co.uk with ‘Junior Kitroom Technician’ in the subject line

The Role:

XO Rental is looking for a motivated Junior Kitroom Technician to join our technical department at our North London HQ.

This is a trainee level role and an excellent opportunity to start a career in the film and television equipment industry.

Initially, a significant part of the role will involve delivering and collecting equipment from clients, alongside assisting with the preparation, checking and maintenance of our extensive range of camera, sound, lighting and grip equipment. As your knowledge and experience develop, you will spend increasing time within the kitroom and take on greater technical responsibility.

Full training will be provided from the outset, giving you the opportunity to develop an in depth understanding of professional production equipment and kitroom operations.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering and collecting equipment from clients safely, professionally and on time.
Assisting with the preparation, checking and maintenance of camera, sound, lighting and grip equipment.
Learning how to identify, test and prepare equipment for rental.
Keeping equipment clean, organised and ready for hire.
Assisting with pre- and post-rental checks.
Supporting the wider technical team with day-to-day kitroom operations.
Developing your technical knowledge and taking on increasing responsibility as your experience grows.

About You

No previous experience is required, but we are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and genuinely interested in developing a career within the film and television industry. You will ideally have a technical or practical background and an interest in cameras, sound, lighting or production equipment. Attention to detail, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn are essential. You will also need to be comfortable dealing with clients in a professional and friendly manner.

A full, clean driving licence is essential, as driving and client deliveries / collections will form a significant part of the role initially.

Career Development

This is an exciting time to join XO as the company continues to grow. We want to invest in people who have the right attitude and ambition to develop with the business. The role offers the opportunity to gain hands on experience across a wide range of professional production equipment, with a clear opportunity to take on increasing technical responsibility as your skills and knowledge develop.

For the right individual, this can be the first step towards progressing into a more senior technical position within XO.

About XO

If you are looking for your next challenge and the opportunity to build a career within a growing rental company, we’d love to hear from you.