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

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts. The role involves maintaining critical infrastructure, addressing cable issues, and ensuring equipment functionality. Candidates should have relevant experience and a full UK driving license. The position offers remote work flexibility 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

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fault Finding

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Telecommunication Networks

Fibre Splicing

Copper Jointing

Job description

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

Client:

Telent

Location:

Remote (Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, 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

We are recruiting for an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts, carrying out maintenance and commissioning activities within your designated area, including the M25, M4, M11, M1, A14, M40, and A1(M).

This role involves working with a supportive team, using your initiative to solve problems in the field, and delivering or supervising maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. You will help maintain the nation's critical infrastructure, ensuring connectivity and protection 24/7.

What you’ll do:

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to standard, on time, and within budget.
• Address equipment issues in Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets, day or night.
• Perform maintenance and testing on fibre and copper equipment.
• Complete all required documentation promptly.

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Experience with motorway communications or related 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 as required.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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, and technologies, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that respects diversity and values different ideas, ensuring everyone can thrive at work.

Learn more about Telent:

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We are dedicated to creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong and can reach their full potential. Our teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About Us

About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities using innovative technology. Join us to make a real impact and be part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals committed to excellence.