Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support critical infrastructure in the UK. The role involves maintaining and commissioning equipment, ensuring network operational efficiency, and requires familiarity with fibre and copper systems. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering excellence in telecommunications.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday Plus Public Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Family-Friendly Policies

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema and Restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with fault finding and testing.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure equipment commissioning is completed on time and within budget.
• Respond to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Flexibility

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

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Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

Telent

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, 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 will include the top of M25, M4, M11 and bottom of the M1, A14, M40, A1(M).

Do you enjoy working with a down-to-earth, supportive team but also rely on your own initiative to find solutions in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance Engineers 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:

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

Who you are:

You will 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 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.
• Flexibility 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.
• 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, and technologies. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to thrive.

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure support. Join us to make a difference and be part of a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.