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

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The role involves working on Highways England Contracts, focusing on maintenance and commissioning activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments. This position offers remote work flexibility and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Family-Friendly Policies

Occupational Health Support

Discounts via Telent Reward Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of motorway communications and telecommunication networks.

Responsibilities

• Attending to cable breaks and repairs on copper and fibre cables.
• Completing equipment commissioning to standards, on time and within budget.
• Performing maintenance and testing on fibre and copper equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Fibre Splicing

Copper Jointing

Job description

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

Client:

Telent

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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

Based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom (Remote work available)

Telent is a technology company that enables critical infrastructure through telecommunications. We are recruiting an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts, focusing on maintenance and commissioning activities in designated areas including the M25, M4, M11, M1, A14, M40, and A1(M).

The role involves working with a supportive team while independently solving field issues, including maintenance, installation, cabling, and civils works, ensuring infrastructure remains connected and protected 24/7.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending to cable breaks and repairs on copper and fibre cables.
• Completing equipment commissioning to standards, on time and within budget.
• Responding to equipment issues in Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets.
• Performing maintenance and testing on fibre and copper equipment.
• Completing documentation accurately and timely.

Requirements:

Previous experience in a similar role, with fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments. Knowledge of motorway communications, telecommunication networks, copper jointing, fibre splicing, and testing. Strong health and safety awareness, ability to work overtime or on call, and a full UK driving license.

Benefits:

• Company vehicle
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays, with buy/sell options
• 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 dynamic career with opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone can thrive and be themselves.

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About Us:

Telent is a leader in mission-critical communications and technology, supporting the UK's digital infrastructure with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. We aim to make everyday life better through innovation and collaboration.