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Dolly Grip

Operates the dolly and lays/levels track for camera moves (UK A-cam grip specialty on many shows).

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Lay/level track
• Push/execute moves
• Maintain dolly

Reports to

Key Grip

Works with

Camera Operator, 1st AC, other Grips, 1st AD

Career path

Grip → Dolly Grip

Day to day

Lay and level track; push/regulate moves; mark rehearsals; keep wheels quiet; coordinate with Operator and 1st AC.

Call times

Track/crane builds often mean an early grip call. Once rolling, grips match unit; wrap after safe strike of track, platforms and remote heads.

What to wear

Blacks; steel toe-caps; gloves; hard hat on builds; harness at height; weather layers.

Tools & kit

Gloves, PPE, personal hand tools as allowed; production/hire supplies track, dollies, cranes.

Tips

Confirm title, agreement, budget band, prep/wrap and kit fee on the deal memo before accepting. We never invent Bectu figures — check bectu.org.uk ratecards / your branch.

Software

• Call sheets / unit schedules
• Manufacturer docs (Libra, Technocrane, Fisher)
• Excel kit lists
• ChatGPT for packing weight lists (Key Grip verifies)

Bectu rate cards for this role are in the app.

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Key Grip

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