Drone pilot- With previous experience
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Position Overview & Specifications
L&G Rail LTD are a Rail Vegetation Business Founded in May 2022, we are expanding and in need of a CAA approved, commercial drone operator to build a successful UAV division. The role would suit someone familiar with the commercial scene and someone who could help build a successful business on and off the railway. We are looking for someone who has vision, experience not afraid of hard work and knows how to make this exciting prospect work.
We are looking for someone who has vision, experience not afraid of hard work and knows how to make this exciting prospect work and join a great team.
Knowledge of Dronesdesk, DJI Terra, P4RTK + base station set up would be advantageous.
The role will be site based/ remote, and office based.- Which is based in Nottinghamshire, NG17
The Salary will be negotiable, and can be either full time or part time for the right candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £16.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sutton-In-Ashfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sutton-In-Ashfield
Reference ID: Dronepilot
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Drone pilot- With previous experience roles across L&G Rail Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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