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

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support critical infrastructure. The role involves maintenance and commissioning activities on highway communication systems. Candidates should have relevant experience and a full UK driving license. Benefits include a company vehicle, generous holiday, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Family-Friendly Policies

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema and Restaurants

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend cable breaks and repair breaks on copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure all commissioning of equipment is completed to the correct standard.
• Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

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

Client: Telent

Location: Woking, 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 the M1, A14, M40, A1(M).

Do you enjoy working with a down-to-earth, supportive team but also be relied on to use your initiative to find solutions 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 operational.
• Ensure all commissioning of equipment is completed to the correct standard, on time, and within budget.
• Attend to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets in your area, day or night.
• Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of equipment, testing all fibre and copper cables.
• Complete all necessary documentation related to your tasks promptly.

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Experience working on motorway communications or related equipment/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 be on call as required.
• Full UK driving license.

Additional Benefits:

• 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 through Telent Reward scheme.

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors and roles, with a chance to develop new skills and make an impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to be themselves and 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 is empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe 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 and specialist in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology. We support the UK's critical digital infrastructure, helping connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Join us to make a real impact by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We are a team of over 3,000 dedicated people committed to excellence.

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Our values and behaviors include:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused