Field Operations Technician (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support critical infrastructure. This role involves repairing and maintaining communication systems across major motorways. Ideal candidates will have experience in fibre and copper environments, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety. The position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema and Shopping

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attending cable breaks and repairing copper and fibre cables.
• Ensuring equipment commissioning is completed to the correct standard.
• Undertaking general maintenance and testing on fibre and copper.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Fibre Splicing

Copper Jointing

Job description

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Field Operations Technician (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Warrington, Cheshire

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire, 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 of the Operations and Maintenance Engineer:

• Attending cable breaks and repairing breaks on copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
• Ensuring all equipment commissioning 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, testing on all fibre and copper.
• Completing all required documentation promptly.

Candidate requirements:

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 closely related 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.

Benefits include:

• 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, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that respects and values diversity, enabling everyone to thrive at work.

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We are 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. Our teams reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the 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. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Joining us means making a real impact and fulfilling your potential as part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals.

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Our core values are: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.