Field Operations Technician (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Milton Keynes is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to manage maintenance and commissioning activities for Highways England Contracts. The role involves working with a supportive team to ensure the network remains operational and efficient. Candidates should have relevant experience in telecommunications and a strong awareness of health and safety protocols. This position also offers a range of benefits, including a company vehicle and generous holiday options.

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 breaks on copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure commissioning of equipment is completed on time and to budget.
• Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

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Field Operations Technician (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Milton Keynes

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Operations and Maintenance EngineerSlough, 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.

Operations and Maintenance Engineer, What you’ll do:

• Attending 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 then delivered on time and to budget.
• Attending any equipment issue 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.
• Completion of all the associated documentation required as part of the task, 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.
• Repairing any Fibre or Copper Cable break.
• To work overtime or callout when the contract requires.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

The additional benefits with this role:

• Company Vehicle.
• 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually.
• Company pension scheme.
• A range of family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal.
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are growing and rely on our committed team to deliver.

We nurture talent through our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values differences and celebrates diverse ideas. 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 UsAbout Telent

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology, drawing on decades of experience in the UK’s critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

Brilliance brought together.

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