Field Operations Technician (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Field Operations Technician in Cheltenham. The role involves maintaining and commissioning equipment for critical infrastructure, ensuring network operations, and providing support in a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in telecommunications and a strong commitment to health and safety.

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.
• Full UK driving license needed.

Responsibilities

• Repairing copper and fibre cable breaks.
• Commissioning equipment to the correct standard.
• Completing documentation on time.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Repairing Cable Breaks

Tools

Telecommunication Networks

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

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

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Operations and Maintenance Engineer

Location: Slough, Buckinghamshire, 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 have 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 the 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 field teams 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.

Responsibilities:

• Attending cable breaks and repairing breaks on copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
• Ensuring all commissioning of equipment is completed to the correct standard, on time and within budget.
• Attending to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets within your area, day or night.
• Undertaking general maintenance and commissioning of equipment and testing on all fibre and copper.
• Completing all required documentation on time.

Who you are:

You will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally with fault finding and testing within a fibre or copper environment.

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.
• 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 to develop new skills and make an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects diversity and fosters innovation. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.

Learn more about Telent:

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We’re passionate about creating 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, and we believe our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

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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. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Joining us means making a real impact by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We are a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

Brilliance brought together.

Our values and behaviors include:

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