Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; 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 in Derby. The role involves maintaining and commissioning equipment, ensuring network operational efficiency, and addressing equipment issues. Candidates should have experience in fault finding and testing within fibre or copper environments. The position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Family-Friendly Policies

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants, and Shopping

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Experience with motorway communications or related equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Telecommunication Networks

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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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 be relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance Engineers are critical in the delivery of our contracts, whether that is delivering or supervising 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 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 in your area, day or night.
• Perform general maintenance and commissioning of equipment, testing on fibre and copper.
• Complete all necessary documentation promptly.

Who you are:

You will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally with fault finding and testing in 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. We support your development, learning, and impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas. Everyone should feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.

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Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and technology infrastructure across the UK. Our work connects communities and individuals using innovative technology. Join us to make a real impact, fulfill your potential, and deliver high performance. Our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals is committed to excellence.

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