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

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; 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 equipment related to motorway communications. Ideal candidates should have experience in fault finding and testing within fibre or copper environments, along with a strong health and safety awareness. This position offers remote work flexibility and various benefits, including a company vehicle and a pension scheme.

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

Responsibilities

• Repairing copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
• Completing equipment commissioning to the correct standard.
• 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 Required), Edinburgh

Client: Telent

Location: Edinburgh, 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 - 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 will include 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 be relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions out in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance Engineers are critical in delivering our contracts, whether that is maintaining, supervising maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

Responsibilities:

• Attending cable breaks and repairing copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
• Ensuring all equipment commissioning is completed to the correct standard, on time, and within budget.
• Attending to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets within your area, day or night.
• Undertaking general maintenance and commissioning of equipment and testing on all fibre and copper.
• Completing all related documentation promptly.

Candidate Requirements:

You should have previous experience in a similar role, ideally with fault finding and testing in 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.
• Willingness to work overtime or on call when 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 via 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 creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to thrive at work.

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About Us:

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

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