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

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; 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. This role involves maintaining and commissioning equipment for motorway communications, ensuring network reliability, and working within a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a strong focus on safety.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts via Telent Reward scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure equipment commissioning is completed on time and within budget.
• Undertake general maintenance and testing on all fibre and copper cables.

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), Southampton

Client:

Telent

Location:

Southampton, 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 at the same time be relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions to problems out in the field? Our Operations and Maintenance Engineers are critical in the delivery of our contracts, whether that is 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 cable breaks and repair breaks on copper and fibre cables to keep the network working.
• 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 within your area, day or night.
• Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of equipment and testing on all fibre and copper cables.
• Complete all associated documentation required as part of the tasks, on time.

Who you are:

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

Operations and Maintenance Engineer Key Requirements:

• Experience working on motorway communications or closely 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 by the contract.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

The additional benefits with this role:

• Company Vehicle.
• 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, with options to buy or sell days annually.
• 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, technologies, and clients, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values diversity, enabling everyone to be themselves and thrive at work.

Learn more about Telent:

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We are passionate about fostering an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and is empowered to reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

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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, drawing on decades of experience in the UK’s critical digital infrastructure. Our work helps connect thousands of people and communities using the best technology and innovation. Joining us means making a real impact and fulfilling your potential while delivering high performance. We are a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

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