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

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support critical infrastructure in South West London. The role involves maintenance, installation, and commissioning of telecommunications equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments, with strong health and safety awareness. The position offers remote work flexibility and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle

26 days holiday plus public holidays

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 cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure equipment commissioning is completed to the correct standard.
• Respond to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Fibre Splicing

Copper Jointing

Job description

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

Client:

Telent

Location:

South West London, 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 recruiting 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 using your own initiative to solve problems 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 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.
• Respond to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets within your area, day or night.
• Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of fibre and copper equipment, including testing.
• Complete all related 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 working on motorway communications or related equipment/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 when 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 many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients. We value and develop our talent through an inclusive culture that respects diversity and fosters innovative ideas. Join us to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally.

Learn more about Telent:

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We are committed to 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

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure in the UK. We connect communities and enable technological innovation, with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

Brilliance brought together.

Our core values are:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused