Infrastructure Maintenance Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

ZipRecruiter; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts. The role involves maintaining and commissioning activities within designated areas and ensuring all equipment standards are met. Candidates should have experience in telecommunications and be prepared to work on call or overtime as needed. The position offers a competitive salary, vehicle provision, generous holiday, and other family-friendly benefits.

Benefits

Commercial vehicle provided

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Company pension scheme

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and shopping

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair issues on copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to the correct standards.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Fault finding

Telecommunication networks knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Job Description: Operations and Maintenance Engineer

Every time you pick up the phone, surf the Internet, travel on a motorway, catch a train, bus, or tube, or dial 999, chances are Telent has 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, including the M25, M2, M3, M27, M20, and M23.

Do you enjoy working with a down-to-earth, supportive team but also rely on your own initiative to solve problems in the field? Our Field teams are critical in delivering our contracts, whether that involves maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. Help build and maintain the nation's critical infrastructure, connected and protected 24/7.

What you’ll do:

1. Attend to cable breaks and repair issues on copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
2. Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to the correct standards, delivered on time, and within budget.
3. Attend to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets within your area, day or night.
4. Undertake general maintenance, commissioning, and testing of fibre and copper equipment.
5. Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Experience working on motorway communications or related equipment/systems.
• Knowledge of telecommunication networks, copper jointing, fibre splicing, and testing.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to repair fibre or copper cable breaks.
• Availability to work overtime or on call when required.
• Full UK driving license.

Additional benefits:

• Commercial vehicle provided.
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy or sell days annually.
• 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, enabling you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to thrive at work.

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We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we strive for our teams to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

About Us:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology, guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.