Operations and Maintenance Engineer - Hands-on role in ensuring the UK's critical infrastructure ...

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

Job summary

An innovative company in Crawley is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This role involves maintaining and commissioning technology on Highways England contracts, ensuring that communication networks function optimally. Candidates should have relevant experience, particularly in fault finding for fibre or copper cable systems, and a full UK driving license is essential. The position offers competitive benefits including a commercial vehicle, generous holiday options, and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Company pension scheme

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and shopping

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to repair fibre or copper cable breaks.
• Full UK driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair issues.
• Complete equipment commissioning to the correct standard.
• Perform general maintenance on all fibre and copper cables.

Skills

Fault finding

Telecommunication networks

Health and safety awareness

Copper and fibre splicing

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. This includes the bottom of the M25, M2, M3, M27, M20, and M23.

Do you enjoy working with a down-to-earth, supportive team while also using your 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 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. Attend to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets within your area, day or night.
4. Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of equipment, testing on all fibre and copper cables.
5. Complete all associated documentation required as part of each task, 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 closely 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.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 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, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and fosters a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Learn more about Telent:

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We are passionate about creating an environment where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and reach their full potential. Our 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 design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology. We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.