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Drone Field Support

Red King Resourcing
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Newcastle, County Down BT33 0AE, Northern Ireland

Salary

£150 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Drone Field Support Technician position is located in Newcastle and requires travel across the UK.
  • The role offers a rate of £150 per day (Outside IR35) on a 6-month contract with the potential for a permanent position thereafter.
  • Candidates should have experience operating drones, ideally with CAA certification (GVC/PfCO), and possess a strong practical mindset.
  • The job involves hands-on technical operation, conducting radar surveys, and working closely with engineers and project teams.
  • A full UK driving licence is required, and this role is suited for individuals interested in technology and field engineering.
Drone Field Support Technician

Location: Newcastle (Travel required)
Rate: 150 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract: 6 months initially, with permanent likely following

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:

  • 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

What we're looking for:

  • 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

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.

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