Capture Field Operative

Stafffinders; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafffinders is seeking a proactive Capture Field Operative for a hands-on, field-based data capture role in the IT & Technology sector. You will deploy camera and LiDAR equipment, collect imagery and survey data while travelling designated routes.

The role combines fieldwork with office testing support. You will need a UK driving licence, comfort with mobile devices and spreadsheets, and the ability to work independently or in a small team. Immediate Right to Work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Clean, valid UK driving licence.
• Comfortable using mobile devices, tablets and basic spreadsheet software.
• Capable of working independently or in a small team.
• Experience in IT & Technology industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Travel along designated routes to complete data capture and surveying assignments.
• Deploy, mount and monitor specialist camera and LiDAR equipment across vehicles, UTVs or pedestrian systems.
• Monitor equipment and perform basic troubleshooting to keep operations running smoothly.
• Complete site risk assessments and follow data privacy, security and anonymisation procedures.
• Support office testing and wider project work when not in the field.

Skills

Driving licence

Field work

Data capture

IT literacy

Tools

Tablets

Mobile devices

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Ready for a hands-on technology role that takes you beyond the traditional office environment?

We’re recruiting a reliable and tech-savvy Capture Field Operative to join an exciting project within the IT & Technology sector. This varied temporary opportunity combines field-based data capture and surveying with specialist camera, LiDAR and GPS technology, alongside office testing and project support.

If you are confident with technology and like the idea of being out in the field while developing practical technical experience, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

What you will get in your new role

• £14.00 per hour
• Temporary opportunity
• Varied field-based and project work
• Opportunity to work independently

Responsibilities in your new role as a Capture Field Operative

As a Capture Field Operative, you’ll work travelling along designated routes to complete data capture and surveying assignments accurately and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for deploying, mounting and monitoring specialist camera and LiDAR equipment across vehicles, UTVs or pedestrian systems, capturing panoramic imagery, measurements and data relating to streets, utilities and public infrastructure. You’ll monitor equipment throughout each assignment, carrying out basic troubleshooting of camera hardware, storage drives and GPS systems to keep operations running smoothly.

Safety and accuracy will be key, with responsibility for completing site risk assessments and following strict data privacy, security and anonymisation procedures. When you’re not completing field captures, you’ll support office-based testing and wider project work, using technology confidently and adapting to changing requirements.

Your personality, experience and qualifications

We’re looking for someone reliable, adaptable and confident working independently in the field. You’ll need a clean, valid UK driving licence, as the majority of assignments involve driving camera-equipped fleet vehicles. You’ll be comfortable using mobile devices, tablets and basic spreadsheet software to accurately track and record operational data. You should also be confident managing your own schedule, working independently or as part of a small team, and adapting to changing weather, road conditions and project requirements.

Experience within data processing, data entry, field-based data collection, project work or the IT & Technology industry would be advantageous.

This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request.