Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support critical infrastructure across the UK. The role involves maintaining and commissioning equipment on major highways, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in telecommunications and a full UK driving license. The position offers a supportive team environment and various benefits including a company vehicle and generous holiday options.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Family-Friendly Policies

Occupational Health Support

Discounts via Telent Reward Scheme

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 commissioning of equipment is completed on time and budget.
• Undertake general maintenance and testing of equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Health and Safety Awareness

Flexibility

Tools

Telecommunication Networks

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

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

Client:

Telent

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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 will include the top of M25, M4, M11 and bottom of M1, A14, M40, A1(M).

Do you enjoy working with a down-to-earth, supportive team but also be 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 is maintaining, supervising 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 breaks on 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, testing on all fibre and copper.
• Complete all required documentation promptly.

Who you are:

You will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally with fault finding and testing within 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.
• Flexibility to work overtime or on call when required.
• Full UK driving license.

Additional Benefits:

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

What We Offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, enabling you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and allows everyone to thrive.

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology, supporting the UK's digital infrastructure. Join us to make a real impact and be part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 people committed to excellence.