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

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support critical infrastructure across the UK. This role involves maintaining and commissioning equipment for motorway communications. The ideal candidate will have experience in fault finding and be able to work independently while ensuring safety standards are met.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema and Restaurants

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure equipment commissioning is completed to the correct standard.
• Undertake general maintenance and testing on all fibre and copper.

Skills

Fault Finding

Health and Safety Awareness

Telecommunication Networks

Job description

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

Client:

Telent

Location:

Gloucester, 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 at the same time be relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions to problems out in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance Engineers are critical in the delivery of 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 the correct standard, on time, and within budget.
• Attend to 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.
• Complete all required documentation on time.

Who you are:

You will have previous experience in a similar role and be familiar 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.
• 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 annually.
• 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, and technologies. We support your development, learning, and impact. As we grow, we rely on our dedicated team to deliver excellence.

We are committed to an inclusive culture that respects and values diversity, encouraging everyone to be themselves and thrive at work.

Learn more about Telent:

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We champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring 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

About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities and individuals using innovative technology. Join us to make a real impact, develop your potential, and deliver high performance. We are a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

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