Field Data Collector - London (6 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Type: Fixed-term contract (6 months), 40 hours per week
Work Location: On the road and at customer sites in the London area.
Pay:  £17 per hour Licence/Certification: Full valid UK driving licence (required)

Focal Systems is the industry leader in retail AI solutions. Our mission is to automate and optimise brick-and-mortar retail using deep-learning computer vision. Focal has been deployed at scale with the top retailers in the world. We are looking for smart, creative, and passionate people who love to learn, enjoy thinking critically, share our values, and want to build a great and enduring company.

We have built the next-generation operating system for brick & mortar retail. This OS leverages shelf-mounted cameras that constantly measure the state of the retailers’ shelves and use that information to order quicker and smarter, planogram better, and schedule, direct, train, and manage their staff. We have proven this with major retailers around the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Field Data Collector to support our operations throughout London and the South on a fixed-term basis. This role is responsible for visiting sites to accurately capture, record, and report data in line with company standards and timelines. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the ideal candidate is organised, comfortable working independently in the field, and confident using mobile devices or apps to log information accurately.

This will be a 6 Month contract position, working 40 hrs per week with a possibility to extend beyond the initial contract.

• Driver's License and Transportation: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to sites is required.

 
What You Will Be Doing

• Travel to designated sites to collect, measure, and record data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Use company systems, apps, or devices to log data in real time or shortly after each visit.
• Follow standardised data collection procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy across all sites.
• Report any site access issues, discrepancies, or anomalies to the Senior Operations Manager promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of site visits, mileage, and time spent on each task.
• Communicate effectively with site contacts, customers, or the public where required.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and company policies while working in the field.
• Ensure all equipment used for data collection is maintained, charged, and in good working order.
• Meet daily/weekly targets for the number of site visits or data points collected.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to the Senior Operations Manager.
• Escalate any quality, access, or safety concerns to the Senior Operations Manager in a timely manner.

Requirements: 

• Previous experience in a field-based, data collection, survey, or inspection role is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when recording information.
• Good time management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan an efficient daily route.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, or apps for data logging.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with site contacts and the public.
•  Must have a reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver's license for site visits.
• Must have a working smartphone.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while keeping the Senior Operations Manager informed.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage a varied daily schedule.

Why Focal Systems

Strong Values and Mission - We are a tightly-knit team with an ambitious mission and a strong set of core values, which define our approach to business and have successfully guided us since inception.

Exceptional Team - We are a team of hard-working, fun-loving professionals from some of the most eminent universities, research labs, and tech companies of our time. We pride ourselves on recruiting exceptional individuals to help us redefine the state-of-the-art.

Outstanding Partners - We work with 10+ of the largest retailers in the world and have a world-class roster of investors, advisors and partners to support & advise us in our endeavors.

What we offer
We care deeply about the health, happiness, and wellbeing of all of our employees. We offer:    

• Paid Time Off
• Pension
• Sick Leave