Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts. The role involves maintaining and commissioning equipment for critical infrastructure, ensuring network reliability across major motorways. Candidates should have experience in fault finding and testing within fibre or copper environments. This position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema and Restaurants

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure commissioning of equipment is completed on time.
• Undertake general maintenance and testing on all fibre and copper.

Skills

Fault Finding

Health and Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Leicester

Client: Telent

Location: Leicester, 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

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 breaks on copper and fibre cables to keep the network working.
• Ensure all commissioning of equipment is completed to the correct standard, delivered 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 within a similar role and ideally be familiar with fault finding and testing within a fibre or copper environment.

Operations and Maintenance Engineer Key Requirements:

• Experience working on motorway communications or closely 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.
• Willingness to work overtime or on call when required.
• Full UK driving license.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 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, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are growing and rely on our committed team to deliver excellence.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values diversity, celebrates ideas, and enables everyone to thrive at work.

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We are passionate about fostering an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and is empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology infrastructure across the UK. Join us to make a real impact and help connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals is committed to excellence.

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