Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; 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, ensuring the network remains operational. The ideal candidate will have experience with motorway communications and a strong understanding of telecommunication networks. Join a supportive team dedicated to keeping the nation's infrastructure connected.

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 with fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fault Finding

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

Telent

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, 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, including 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 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 keep 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.
• Undertake general maintenance, commissioning, and testing of fibre and copper equipment.
• 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 with 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 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, technologies, and clients, enabling you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure in the UK. Join us to make a real impact and be part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals.