Location
London – Ebury Street, with extensive travel across the UK rail network

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, 10 hour shifts (short shift on Friday). Shift times rotate between 07:00-23:00 on flying duties and generally 07:00 starts for technical build and maintenance work, with flexibility on start times to suit tasks.

Salary
£37,005.87 per annum, plus £4,775.00 London Allowance

About the Role
British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, committed to passenger safety and operational excellence. We are seeking a Drone Technician to join our innovative Drone Development Programme. In this role, you will lead the installation, construction, and maintenance of BTP's drone infrastructure across the rail network, ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and operationally effective. You will support the development and expansion of advanced drone capabilities, contributing to a nationally significant policing capability.

This role involves significant long-distance travel across the UK and overnight stays. A typical week includes two days in the London office, where you will also have opportunities to pilot drones during operations, and three days working in the field. The role requires working at heights on site across the BTP jurisdiction.

Training and courses provided include fixed ladder climb and rescue, MC1 mains compliance electrical safety, BTP driver training, GVC and BVLOS DIAB drone pilot courses, IPAF MEWP training, radio detection courses, and DJI Dock maintenance training. A van and tools will be provided, with the option to take the van home and deploy directly to task locations.

Experience
Relevant technical or vocational qualification, or equivalent experience in engineering, electrical systems, construction, drones, or robotics systems. Experience working to health and safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and resolving technical faults using a methodical troubleshooting approach.

About you
Strong technical problem-solving skills, ability to work independently across multiple locations, and effective communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, contractors, and partners. Comfortable with long-distance travel and overnight stays. Willingness and ability to work at heights.

Qualifications
Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths. Full UK driving licence with minimal penalty points.