Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts. The role involves maintenance and commissioning activities, requiring previous experience in fault finding and testing within fibre or copper environments. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a supportive team while also being relied on to find solutions independently.

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.
• Familiarity in fault finding and testing within fibre or copper environments.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to standard.
• Perform general maintenance and commissioning of equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Basildon

Client:

Telent

Location:

Basildon, 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

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, 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. This includes areas such as 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 own initiative to find solutions in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance Engineers are crucial 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:

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

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Experience working on motorway communications or related 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:

• 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 Rewards scheme.

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, allowing you to develop and learn new skills while making an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to be themselves and thrive at work.

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We are dedicated to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are empowered to reach their potential. Our teams should reflect the diverse backgrounds of the communities we serve.

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About Us:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of critical digital infrastructure in the UK. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Join us to make a real difference and be part of a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals.

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We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.