Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to work on critical infrastructure projects. The role involves maintaining and commissioning telecommunications systems across major motorways. Candidates should have experience in fault finding and testing within fibre or copper environments. This position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Family-Friendly Policies

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema and Restaurants

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to repair fibre or copper cable breaks.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Complete equipment commissioning to standard, on time, and within budget.
• Perform maintenance and testing on fibre and copper equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Telecommunication Networks

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experience is Required)

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Client:

Telent

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)

Telent enables the technology behind everyday activities such as internet use, travel, and emergency services. We are hiring an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts, performing maintenance and commissioning activities within designated areas including the top of M25, M4, M11, and bottom of M1, A14, M40, A1(M).

Join a supportive team and use your initiative to solve field problems. Your role involves delivering or supervising maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works, helping keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected 24/7.

What you’ll do:

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Complete equipment commissioning to standard, on time, and within budget.
• Address equipment issues in Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets, day or night.
• Perform maintenance and testing on fibre and copper equipment.
• Complete all required documentation promptly.

Who you are:

Previous experience in a similar role, with fault finding and testing skills in fibre or copper environments.

Key Requirements:

• Experience with motorway communications or related 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 as needed.
• 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 via Telent Reward scheme.

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers diverse opportunities to develop skills and make an impact across various sectors. 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, creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About Us:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and technology support for the UK’s digital infrastructure. Join us to make a real impact, working with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.