What you’ll be doing
as a Drone Pilot:
1. Conduct aerial and underground inspections using drones and photogrammetry tools.
2. Capture and process high-quality data to create models like point clouds.
3. Develop and execute flight plans collaboratively with project teams.
4. Ensure compliance with CAA regulations and maintain accurate flight logs.
5. Mentor and support other drone operators to enhance their piloting skills.
6. Ensure UAV equipment is always serviceable and available.
7. Update dashboards, raise orders for defective equipment, and maintain inventory.
8. Assist below-ground teams during high-task periods.
9. Work with Catchment Managers and Field Operations Managers to identify survey opportunities.
10. Engage with external departments to explore new surveying opportunities.
11. Contribute to reducing entries into below-ground assets by 5% as part of the maintenance plan.
What you should bring to the role
Desirable Qualifications (Training will be supplied)
12. Confined Space Low/Medium Risk Operative certification.
13. Work at Heights
14. First Aid at Work certifications.
15. DSEAR
Experience:
16. Extensive UAV operation experience, supported by logged flying hours, is desirable.
17. Knowledge of UK airspace regulations and confined space safety protocols.
18. Microsoft Platforms, including Excel and knowledge of producing dashboards and pivot tables.
19. Experience in writing Safe Systems of Works
20. Advanced IT and data processing skills.
21. Ability to balance aerial and ground-based tasks effectively.
22. Works well across teams and supports skill development in others.
23. Seeks opportunities to optimise processes and reduce manual interventions.
24. Prioritises compliance with safety regulations for confined space and flight operations.
What’s in it for you?
25. Offering a salary between £35,000 to £40,000 depending on skills and experience.
26. Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
27. Company Van provided.
28. Generous Pension Scheme through AON
29. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.