Drone Technician: Field Engineer for Rail Drone Ops

British Transport Police; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Tools provided

Training courses provided

Job summary

British Transport Police is seeking a Drone Technician in London to lead installation, construction and maintenance of drone infrastructure across the rail network. The role combines field work with time in the London office and involves travel across the UK.

You will support testing and rollout of drone technologies, ensuring safety, compliance and operational effectiveness. A driving licence and health and safety experience are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical or vocational qualification, or equivalent experience in engineering, electrical systems, construction, drones or robotics systems.
• Experience of working to health and safety standards, conducting risk assessments and resolving technical faults using a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, ability to work independently across multiple locations, and effective communication with colleagues, contractors and partners.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths, and a full UK driving licence with minimal penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning drone infrastructure across the rail network, ensuring systems are safe, compliant and operationally effective.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting drone systems and supporting infrastructure to ensure reliability, performance and availability.
• Providing technical support to drone operations, including commissioning flights and supporting operational activity where required.
• Supporting testing, trials and rollout of new drone technologies and sites, contributing to the expansion of the Drone Development Programme.

Skills

Engineering

Electrical systems

Construction

Drones

Robotics

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

DJI Dock maintenance

IPAF training

Mains safety training

Job description

British Transport Police is seeking a Drone Technician in London to lead installation, construction and maintenance of drone infrastructure across the rail network. The role combines field work with time in the London office and involves travel across the UK.

You will support testing and rollout of drone technologies, ensuring safety, compliance and operational effectiveness. A driving licence and health and safety experience are required.