Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer in Southampton. The role involves maintaining critical infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring network functionality. Candidates should have experience in telecommunications networks and be willing to work overtime or on call as needed. The position offers a supportive team environment and various benefits.

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.
• Skills in fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Complete commissioning of equipment according to standards.
• Perform general maintenance and testing on fibre and copper cables.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

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

Client:

Telent

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

Operations and Maintenance Engineer based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom (Remote). This role involves maintaining and commissioning activities on Highways England Contracts, including areas around M25, M4, M11, M1, A14, M40, and A1(M). The engineer will work with a supportive team but also independently to troubleshoot and resolve issues in the field, ensuring the delivery of maintenance, installation, cabling, and civils works to keep 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.
• Complete commissioning of equipment according to standards, on time and within budget.
• Address equipment issues in Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets, day or night.
• Perform general maintenance, commissioning, and testing on fibre and copper cables.
• Complete all required documentation promptly.

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Experience with motorway communications or similar systems.
• Knowledge of telecommunications 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 needed.
• Full UK driving license.

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 sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, supporting your development and skills growth. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to thrive.

Learn more about Telent:

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming for our teams to reflect the communities we serve. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe in empowering our teams to reach their full potential.

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About Us

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 and be part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals committed to excellence.