Drone Operator

Pertemps Birmingham Industrial; Metchley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial service provider in the UK is seeking a Drone Operator to conduct ROV inspections and offer technical recommendations across various sites. The role involves UK-wide travel and includes operating cleaning equipment and supporting marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience with drones and ROVs, strong reporting skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Car allowance

Cash Plan benefit

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience with CAA qualification or similar preferred.
• Comfortable with UK-wide travel and on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive underwater ROV inspections and interventions.
• Compile detailed assessment reports within 48 hours.
• Offer technical recommendations on repairs or replacements.
• Operate tank cleaning equipment to remove foreign objects.
• Support marketing initiatives using drones.
• Assist in training ROV team members.

Skills

Operating ROVs and drones

Strong reporting skills

Proactive problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Drone Operator | From £35,000 per annum + Car allowance | West Midlands UK Travel Required | Permanent - 37 hours per week

What You'll Be Doing

• Attending client sites across the UK to conduct comprehensive underwater ROV inspections and interventions.
• Compiling clear and detailed assessment reports (including video footage) within 48 hours of inspection.
• Offering technical recommendations on repairs or full tank replacements where required.
• Operating tank cleaning equipment to remove silt and foreign objects (e.g. gloves, debris).
• Supporting marketing initiatives, including using drones for aerial photography and promotion of ROV inspections, cleaning, and refurbishment.
• Assisting in the training of ROV team members in drone operations as needed.

What We\'re Looking For

• Previous experience operating ROVs and drones (ideally with CAA qualification or similar).
• Technically minded with a keen eye for detail and strong reporting skills.
• Comfortable with UK-wide travel and working on-site in varied environments.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Hours of work: 37 per week
• Salary from £35k
• Car allowance
• Cash Plan benefit (paid for by company)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Death in service benefit

Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity with a trusted UK manufacturer at the forefront of their industry. Contact Hayley Whitehead at Birmingham Pertemps Hagley Road