Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer in Ipswich. The role involves maintaining critical infrastructure, ensuring network operations, and addressing equipment issues. Ideal candidates will have experience with motorway communications and telecommunication networks. The position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.

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.
• Familiarity in 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 standards.
• Perform general maintenance and commissioning of fibre and copper equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experience Required), Ipswich

Client:

Telent

Location:

Ipswich, 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 while using your own initiative to find solutions in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance Engineers are critical to our contract delivery, 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 standards, 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 fibre and copper equipment, including testing.
• Complete all necessary documentation promptly.

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Experience with 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.
• Willingness to work overtime or on call when required.
• Full UK driving license.

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 with Telent offers opportunities across various sectors, roles, and technologies, supporting your development and skills growth. We value an inclusive culture that respects diversity and encourages everyone to thrive.

Learn more about Telent:

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and reach their potential. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About Us

About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. 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.

Brilliance brought together.

Our values and behaviors include:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused