Infrastructure Maintenance Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support Highways England Contracts. This role involves maintaining telecommunications infrastructure on major motorways, ensuring critical systems operate 24/7. Candidates should have relevant experience in fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments. The position offers a supportive team environment and diverse career opportunities.

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 is required.
• Knowledge of telecommunication networks and experience with motorway communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Attending to cable repairs on copper and fibre networks.
• Completing equipment commissioning to standard, on time and within budget.
• Responding to equipment issues in transmission buildings and roadside cabinets.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Telecommunication Networks

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

Infrastructure Maintenance Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience is Required)

Client:

Telent

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

Operations and Maintenance Engineer

Location: Slough, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom (Remote)

Telent enables the technology that keeps us connected, whether through phones, internet, or transportation systems. We are recruiting an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts, performing maintenance and commissioning activities in designated areas, including the top of M25, M4, M11, and other major motorways.

This role involves working with a supportive team and using your initiative to solve problems in the field. Our field teams are essential in maintaining and installing telecommunications infrastructure that keeps the nation's critical systems operational 24/7.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending to cable repairs on copper and fibre networks.
• Completing equipment commissioning to standard, on time and within budget.
• Responding to equipment issues in transmission buildings and roadside cabinets.
• Maintaining and testing fibre and copper equipment.
• Completing all related documentation promptly.

Candidate requirements:

Previous experience in a similar role, with fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments, is required. Knowledge of telecommunication networks, copper jointing, fibre splicing & testing, and experience with motorway communication systems are essential. A full UK driving license and the ability to work overtime or on call as needed are also required.

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

We offer diverse career opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies, fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us to make an impact and develop your potential.

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure support across the UK. We connect communities and improve lives through innovative technology and dedicated teams of over 3,000 professionals. Join us to make a difference.