Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to work on critical infrastructure projects. The role involves maintaining and commissioning equipment, ensuring network reliability, and working with a supportive team. Candidates should have experience with telecommunication systems and a strong health and safety awareness. This position offers a company vehicle, generous holiday, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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

Responsibilities

• Attend cable breaks and repair breaks on copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure commissioning of equipment is completed to standard, on time, and within budget.
• Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Telecommunication Networks

Health and Safety Awareness

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

Client: Telent

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 - 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 have 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 also rely on your own initiative to find solutions in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance Engineers are critical in delivering 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:

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

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Experience working on motorway communications or similar 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 license.

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, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.

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We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are empowered to reach their full potential. Our teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About UsAbout Telent: Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Joining us means making a real impact and fulfilling your potential as part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals. We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.