Infrastructure Maintenance Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is recruiting for an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support Highways England Contracts. The role involves maintenance and commissioning activities with a chance to work in a supportive team environment, ensuring reliable communication networks across vital infrastructure.

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 with fault finding and testing within fiber or copper environments.
• Ability to repair fibre or copper cable breaks.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to standards.
• Respond to equipment issues day or night.

Skills

Telecommunication networks

Copper jointing

Fibre splicing

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 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. This includes 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 be relied on to use your own 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.

Operations and Maintenance Engineer, What you’ll do:

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

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, 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 license.

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 offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients. We focus on developing skills and making an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and be themselves.

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We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure in the UK. Our work helps connect communities using innovative technology. Join us to make a real impact and work with a dedicated team of over 3,000 people committed to excellence.

Our Values:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused