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

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to manage maintenance and commissioning activities across major motorway areas. This role involves problem-solving in the field, ensuring infrastructure reliability, and working with a supportive team. Candidates should have relevant experience, particularly in fault finding and testing within fibre or copper environments. The position offers remote work flexibility 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 on Cinema, Restaurants, and Shopping

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Familiarity with fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Complete commissioning of equipment to standards on time and within budget.
• Perform general maintenance and testing on fibre and copper equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Telecommunication Networks

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

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

Client:

Telent

Location:

Norwich, United Kingdom (Remote)

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

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and technology supporting the UK's digital infrastructure. We are seeking an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts, performing maintenance and commissioning activities across designated motorway areas, including M25, M4, M11, M1, A14, M40, and A1(M).

The role involves working with a supportive team, using your initiative to solve problems in the field, and ensuring the delivery and supervision of maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. You will contribute to keeping the nation's infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

What you’ll do:

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Complete commissioning of equipment to standards, on time and within budget.
• Address equipment issues in Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets, day or night.
• Perform general maintenance and testing on fibre and copper equipment.
• Complete all related documentation promptly.

Who you are:

Previous experience in a similar role, with familiarity in fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments.

Key Requirements:

• Experience with motorway communications or related systems.
• Knowledge of telecommunication networks, copper jointing, fibre splicing, and testing.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to repair fibre or copper cable breaks.
• Willingness to work overtime or on call as 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 through Telent Reward scheme.

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across various sectors, roles, and technologies, with a focus on development, learning, and impactful work. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to be themselves and thrive at work.

Learn more about Telent:

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We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About Us:

Telent is a leading technology and communications support company, supporting critical 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.