Operations and Maintenance Engineer - Remote Work Flexibility (Previous Relevant Experince is R[...]

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support critical infrastructure across the UK. The role involves maintaining and commissioning telecommunications equipment, ensuring operational efficiency, and working closely with a supportive team. Candidates should have experience with fibre and copper systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a full UK driving license. Additional benefits include a company vehicle, generous holiday options, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Family-Friendly Policies

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema and Shopping

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Familiar with fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Telecommunication Networks

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

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Operations and Maintenance Engineer - Remote Work Flexibility (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Birmingham

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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3

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 includes 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 but also rely on your own initiative to find solutions in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance Engineers are critical in the delivery of our contracts, whether 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 to 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, delivered on time, and within budget.
• Attend to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets in your area, day or night.
• Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of equipment, testing on all fibre and copper.
• Complete all required documentation promptly.

Who you are:

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

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.
• Availability 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.
• 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, enabling skill development and impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and allows everyone to thrive.

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About UsAbout Telent: Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure in the UK. We connect communities and enable everyday life through innovative technology. Join our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence. We are guided by values of inclusion, responsibility, collaboration, and customer focus.