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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

Security Officer - Drone Pilot

Salary Range
£13 - £13
£1 - £1 / mo

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Sheffield, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Security Officer Drone Pilot
Area: Sheffield
Welfare: Provided – Cabin, power, toilet
Industry: Rail
SIA Licensed: CP/DS
Pay: £13 phr to £15 phr

UTR Number required.

Are you working in security with a CP or DS SIA license?

We are looking for our next Security Drone Pilots to join our drone security team on an initial 3-month trial basis on a Self-employed basis (initial) with the potential for permanent employment. We are looking for mature professional officers to provide aerial security patrols as part of supporting K9 services in deterring trespass and criminal activity.

We offer full time 4 on 4 off (nights only) shift rotations with supplied uniform, PPE, and thermal security drone. You will be flying regular security patrols at night using thermal and spotlights to provide surveillance and ground support for a K9 team in radio communication with you.

You must be comfortable with working 12 hr night shifts, independent, reliable, and responsible, working to a very high standard and delivering accurate communication and support to ground security. Rate of pay is competitive and starts at 13 phr for a licensed drone pilot security officer, with increments up to £15 phr depending on qualifications, experience and attitude. This is a 3-month probation period and you MUST pass BS7858 vetting for this position before you start.

You must reside within a commutable distance of 40 mins from Sheffield/ Rotherham to apply for this position, as no accommodation is provided.

Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview. If you do not have any relevant drone qualifications but you are interested in a career in this exciting industry and the positions advertised, we can provide guidance and training for the right candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Night shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Security Officer - Drone Pilot
Expected start date: 03/04/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer - Drone Pilot roles across Airvis Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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