Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer in Cardiff. The role involves maintaining critical infrastructure, ensuring network operationality, and working with a supportive team. Ideal candidates should have experience in fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments, along with a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday Plus Public Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Family-Friendly Policies

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants, and Shopping

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Experience working on motorway communications or related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure equipment commissioning is completed to standards.
• Address equipment issues within Transmission Buildings.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

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Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Cardiff

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Operations and Maintenance Engineer Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom (Remote)

Every time you pick up the phone, surf the Internet, travel on a motorway, catch a train, bus or tube, or even dial 999; chances are Telent has enabled the technology to make this happen. We are currently recruiting for an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts, carrying out maintenance and commissioning activities within your designated area. This includes the top of M25, M4, M11, and bottom of the M1, A14, M40, A1(M).

Do you enjoy working with a down-to-earth, supportive team but also being relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance Engineers are critical in delivering our contracts, whether that involves maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

What you’ll do:

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
• Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to the correct standard, on time, and within budget.
• Address equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets within your area, day or night.
• Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of equipment and testing on all fibre and copper cables.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.

Who you are:

You will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally with fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working on motorway communications or related equipment/systems.
• Knowledge of telecommunication networks, copper jointing, and fibre splicing & testing.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to repair fibre or copper cable breaks.
• Willing to work overtime or on call when required.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional Benefits:

• Company vehicle.
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy or sell days annually.
• Company pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal.
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping through Telent Reward scheme.

What we offer:

A career at Telent spans many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, offering opportunities to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are growing and rely on our dedicated team to deliver.

We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to be themselves and thrive at work.

Learn more about Telent:

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and reach their full potential. Our teams should reflect the diverse backgrounds of the communities we serve.

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About UsAbout Telent

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology, supporting the UK's critical digital infrastructure. Our work helps connect communities using the best technology and innovation. Join us to make a real impact and fulfill your potential. We are a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

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