Infrastructure Maintenance Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Infrastructure Maintenance Specialist to support critical communications infrastructure across the UK. The role involves maintenance and commissioning activities on major highways, ensuring operational integrity and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience with fibre and copper systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety. Benefits include a company vehicle, generous holiday, and a pension scheme.

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.
• Familiar with fault finding and testing within fibre or copper environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fault Finding

Telecommunication Networks

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

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

Client:

Telent

Location:

Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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 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 top of M25, M4, M11, and bottom of M1, A14, M40, A1(M).

Do you enjoy working with a down-to-earth, supportive team but also being relied on to use your initiative to find solutions in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance field teams are critical in delivering our contracts, whether that involves maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

What you’ll do:

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

Who you are:

You will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally familiar 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, 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 Licence.

Additional benefits:

• Company vehicle.
• 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 spans many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, offering opportunities to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values diversity, enabling everyone to thrive at work.

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About Us

About Telent: Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities and enable digital transformation, with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.