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

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts. This role involves maintaining and commissioning critical infrastructure, ensuring network operations, and working with a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have experience in fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments, along with strong health and safety awareness. The position offers remote work flexibility and various employee 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 is required.
• Familiarity with fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Complete all commissioning of equipment on time and within budget.
• Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of fibre and copper equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

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

Client:

Telent

Location:

Slough, 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 includes 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 involves 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 copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
• Complete all commissioning of equipment to the correct standards, on time and within budget.
• Address equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets within your area, day or night.
• Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of fibre and copper equipment, including testing.
• 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, fibre splicing & testing.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to repair fibre or copper cable breaks.
• Willingness to work overtime or on call when needed.
• 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 diverse opportunities across many sectors, roles, and technologies, allowing you to develop and learn new skills. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to 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, can be themselves, and reach their full potential. Our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the 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 digital infrastructure in the UK. Our work helps connect communities using the best available technology and innovation. Joining us means making a tangible impact and fulfilling your potential as part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals.

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We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.