Drone Field Support Technician

Red King Resourcing; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Drone Field Support Technician to operate radar-equipped drones across UK infrastructure projects. The role requires experience with drones, a practical mindset, and the ability to work outdoors. This position offers £150 per day for an initial 6-month contract with potential for a permanent role. Perfect for someone looking to grow into a management position as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Experience operating drones, ideally GVC/PfCO certified.
• Strong practical mindset, comfortable with outdoor work.
• Reliable and resilient, able to think on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Operate drones across UK sites.
• Conduct radar surveys and collect data.
• Work with engineers for safe site coverage.
• Support logistics and field planning.

Skills

Drone operation

Practical mindset

Resilience and reliability

Interest in technology and surveying

Education

CAA certification (GVC / PfCO)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Operating drones fitted with radar payloads across sites in the UK
• Conducting radar surveys and collecting high-quality data
• Working closely with engineers and project teams to ensure safe and accurate site coverage
• Supporting logistics and field planning across multiple projects

Qualifications

• Experience operating drones (ideally CAA-certified - GVC / PfCO)
• Strong practical mindset, comfortable working outdoors and travelling across the UK
• Reliable, resilient, and able to think on your feet
• A genuine interest in technology, surveying, or field engineering
• Full UK driving licence

Opportunity

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