Operations and Maintenance Engineer - Remote Work Flexibility (Previous Relevant Experince is R[...]

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support Highways England Contracts. The role involves maintaining critical infrastructure, repairing cables, and ensuring equipment functionality. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a strong commitment to health and safety.

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.
• Familiarity in fault finding and testing within fibre or copper environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

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Operations and Maintenance Engineer - Remote Work Flexibility (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Manchester

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 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 delivering or 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 cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
• Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to 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 fibre and copper equipment, including testing.
• Complete all necessary documentation promptly.

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Experience with 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.
• Availability 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 sectors, roles, and technologies, enabling skill development and impactful work. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

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