Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an Operations and Maintenance Engineer in Manchester. You will maintain critical infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency on Highways England contracts. Join a supportive team and utilize your expertise in telecommunications to make a significant impact.

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.
• Familiar with fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments.

Responsibilities

• Repairing copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
• Commissioning equipment on time and within budget.
• General maintenance and testing of equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

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

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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 at the same time be relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions to problems out 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:

• Attending cable breaks and repairing copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
• Ensuring all equipment commissioning is completed to the correct standard, on time, and within budget.
• Attending to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets within your area, day or night.
• Undertaking general maintenance and commissioning of equipment and testing on all fibre and copper.
• Completing all required documentation on time.

Who you are:

You will have previous experience in a similar role and be familiar with fault finding and testing within a fibre or copper environment.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working on 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 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 to develop new skills and make an impact. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone can thrive.

Learn more about Telent:

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We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About UsAbout Telent

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, 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.

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Our values include: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.