Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; 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. The role involves maintenance and commissioning of communication systems, requiring experience in fibre and copper environments. Join a supportive team dedicated to keeping the network operational.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema and Restaurants

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to standard.
• Perform general maintenance and commissioning of equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

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Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experience Required), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Telent

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 are also relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance Engineers are critical for contract delivery, whether performing or supervising 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.
• Address equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets in your area, day or night.
• Perform general maintenance and commissioning of equipment, testing all fibre and copper cables.
• Complete all required documentation promptly.

Who you are:

You should 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, fibre splicing & testing.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to repair fibre or copper cable breaks.
• Willingness to work overtime or on call when required.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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 through Telent Reward scheme.

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, fostering skill development and impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity, allowing everyone to thrive at work.

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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 reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure in the UK. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Joining us means making a real impact and fulfilling your potential alongside over 3,000 dedicated professionals. We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.