KitWorks Placement Programme

The KitWorks Placement Programme is supported by Screen Scotland, and is delivered by NFTS Scotland in partnership with MBS Equipment, Media Dog Hire, Progressive Broadcast Hire, and QTV.

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Kit hire in Scotland

In the world of television and film, the production equipment used in studios and on location is nearly always hired from specialist kit hire companies. These companies offer a vast array of camera, lighting and audio equipment along with outside broadcast facilities. In Scotland, kit hire is a vital link in ensuring that local and visiting producers making any kind of content can use the most up to date and highest quality equipment in their productions from local suppliers.

This new KitWorks Placement Programme is being hosted by four of Scotland’s biggest suppliers to the film and TV industry:

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What the placement involves

The KitWorks Placement Programme will deliver a paid, one year training opportunity for four participants and will be based in Glasgow. It will be hosted by four of Scotland’s leading kit suppliers and aims to address skills shortages and importantly widen access to under-represented groups in the TV and film industry here in Scotland. It aims to create a sustainable and repeatable talent pipeline through structured placements and training.

Successful trainees will be contracted for 35 hours a week, paid at the Real Living Wage (£13.45 an hour). As our host kit hire companies’ workloads are driven by industry demands, these hours will be aggregated - meaning your hours may vary slightly from week to week, but will average out to 35 hours a week across the year.

Who should apply

This scheme is open to anyone aged 18 and over who has not previously worked in film or television.

We are committed to widening access to the screen industries and actively welcome applications from individuals who face systemic barriers to entry, including those from under-represented backgrounds seeking a supported pathway into a new career.

All applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English.

Transferable Skills

You do not need prior industry experience to apply. We are looking for candidates with strong transferable skills, which might include:

Asset & Inventory Management: experience tracking, cataloging, or organising physical items.
Technical Troubleshooting: A natural curiosity for diagnosing faults and fixing mechanical or electronic equipment.
Collaborative Teamwork: The ability to work supportively and effectively within a team environment.
Customer Focus: An approachable, helpful manner when interacting with clients and colleagues.
Calm Under Pressure: The capacity to stay grounded and focused during busy, fast-paced turnarounds.

2026 Dates

Thursday 16 July - Info Session - REGISTER HERE TO JOIN
Friday 24 July - Deadline for applications
Thursday 6 Aug - Workshop / Interviews with Hire Companies
Friday 7 Aug - Placement offers made
Monday 7 Sept - Induction Week
Monday 14 Sept - Company Placements Start

Application Procedure

There are two parts! The deadline for applications is Friday 24 July 2026.

PART 1: Complete an online application form. CLICK HERE FOR PART 1
PART 2: Complete an online anonymous equalities monitoring form. CLICK HERE FOR PART 2

Please give full and detailed answers to the application questions as the selection panel will carefully consider your responses when selecting participants. You may wish to take a note of the application questions and work on your answers offline before pasting them into the online application page.

If you'd prefer, you can submit either a video or an audio recording of answers to questions 6 and 7. The audio/video file should be no more than 5 minutes long, saved in an .mp3 or .mp4 format with your name as the filename and emailed to scotland@nfts.co.uk before the deadline with KitWorks Placement Programme in the subject line. Questions 1-5 and the equality questions should still be completed and submitted via the forms.