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

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to maintain critical infrastructure across motorways. The role involves repairing cables, ensuring equipment functionality, and working within a supportive team. This 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 and Restaurants

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.
• Ensure equipment commissioning is completed to standard.
• Respond to equipment issues day or night.

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 is Required), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Telent

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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 includes 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 rely on 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 maintain 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 standard, on time, and within budget.
• Respond to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets in your area, day or night.
• Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of equipment, testing all fibre and copper cables.
• Complete all associated 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 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.
• Availability to work overtime or on call when required.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional Benefits:

• Company vehicle.
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays; option 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 offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that respects and values diversity, ensuring everyone can thrive at work.

Learn more about Telent:

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We are dedicated to creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and is empowered to reach their potential. People are at the heart of our business, and our teams should reflect the diverse communities we support.

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About Us

About Telent: Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in design, build, support, and maintenance, with decades of experience in mission-critical communications and technology for the UK’s digital infrastructure. Our work helps connect communities using the best technology and innovation. Joining us means making a real impact and fulfilling your potential as part of a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals.

Brilliance brought together. We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.