Field Operations Technician (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to support Highways England Contracts. This role involves maintenance and commissioning activities on major motorways, ensuring critical infrastructure remains connected. Candidates should have relevant experience in telecommunications and be prepared for on-call duties.

Benefits

Company vehicle

26 days holiday plus public holidays

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

• Attending to cable breaks and repairs on copper and fibre cables.
• Completing commissioning of equipment to standards, on time and within budget.
• Performing general maintenance and testing on fibre and copper equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

Field Operations Technician (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Bedford

Client:

Telent

Location:

Bedford, 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

Location: Slough, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom (Remote)

Telent is a technology company that enables various communications and infrastructure services. We are recruiting an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts, focusing on maintenance and commissioning activities along major motorways such as the M25, M4, M11, and others.

The role involves working with a supportive team, handling maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works, and ensuring the nation's critical infrastructure remains connected and protected 24/7.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending to cable breaks and repairs on copper and fibre cables.
• Completing commissioning of equipment to standards, on time and within budget.
• Addressing equipment issues in Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets, day or night.
• Performing general maintenance and testing on fibre and copper equipment.
• Completing documentation related to tasks promptly.

Candidate Requirements:

Previous experience in a similar role, with familiarity in fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments.

Key Requirements:

• Experience with motorway communications or similar 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 as required.
• Full UK driving license.

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 growth across various sectors and roles, with opportunities to develop new skills and make an impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to thrive.

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About Us:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure support across the UK. Join us to make a real impact and be part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals committed to excellence.