Drone Field Support Technician Location: Southern England (UK-wide travel)Rate: £150 per day (Outside IR35)Contract: 6 months initially, with permanent potential
We're supporting a pioneering technology company delivering radar-based drone surveying across major UK infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join at an early stage as they scale up nationally.
You'll be part of a small, specialist field team operating drones equipped with advanced radar payloads - capturing underground data to support major infrastructure and telecoms networks. The work combines hands-on technical operation, travel, and problem-solving in the field, with full training provided by their in-house experts and global partners.
What you'll be doing:
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Operating drones fitted with radar payloads across sites in the UK
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Conducting radar surveys and collecting high-quality data
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Working closely with engineers and project teams to ensure safe and accurate site coverage
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Supporting logistics and field planning across multiple projects
What we're looking for:
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Experience operating drones (ideally CAA-certified - GVC / PfCO)
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Strong practical mindset, comfortable working outdoors and travelling across the UK
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Reliable, resilient, and able to think on your feet
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A genuine interest in technology, surveying, or field engineering
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Full UK driving licence
This is a chance to get involved in an innovative project at ground level - perfect for someone who enjoys technical, hands-on work and wants to grow into a lead or management position as the team expands.
