Infrastructure Maintenance Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer in Basingstoke. The role involves maintaining critical infrastructure, attending to cable issues, and ensuring equipment is commissioned correctly. The ideal candidate will have experience in telecommunications and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Family-Friendly Policies

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema and Restaurants

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Knowledge of telecommunication networks essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure commissioning of equipment is completed to standard.
• Undertake general maintenance and testing on fibre and copper.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

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Infrastructure Maintenance Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Basingstoke

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Basingstoke, UK

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 Engineer 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 delivering 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 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.
• 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.
• Willingness to work overtime or on call when required.
• Full UK driving license.

The additional benefits with this role:

• Company vehicle.
• 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, with options 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, offering opportunities 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 doing the job well.

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