Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; 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 across the UK. This role involves maintaining and commissioning equipment for Highways England Contracts, ensuring network functionality, and responding to issues in the field. The ideal candidate will have experience with telecommunications systems and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

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 license required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure equipment commissioning is completed to standard.
• Respond to equipment issues day or night.

Skills

Fault Finding

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Telecommunication Networks

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

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

Client:

Telent

Location:

Gloucester, 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

Based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom (Remote)

Telent enables essential technology for everyday activities such as calling, internet use, travel, and emergency services. We are recruiting an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts, performing maintenance and commissioning activities within your designated area, including the M25, M4, M11, M1, A14, M40, and A1(M).

Do you enjoy working with a supportive team and using your initiative to solve problems in the field? Our engineers are vital in maintaining and supervising maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works, helping 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 maintain network functionality.
• Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to standard, on time, and within budget.
• Respond to equipment issues in transmission buildings and roadside cabinets within your area, day or night.
• Perform general maintenance and commissioning of fibre and copper equipment.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly.

Who you are:

You will have prior 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, fibre splicing, and testing.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to repair fibre or copper cable breaks.
• Willingness to work overtime or on call as required.
• Full UK driving license.

Additional Benefits:

• Company vehicle.
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy or sell holiday 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, enabling skill development and impactful work. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to thrive.

Learn more about Telent:

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About Us

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