Operations and Maintenance Engineer - Remote work flexibility (Previous Relevant Experince is Req...

ZipRecruiter; Slough; 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, carrying out maintenance and commissioning activities on critical infrastructures such as the M25 and M1. This role requires strong fault finding skills in fibre or copper environments, along with a full UK driving licence. A supportive team environment awaits, with numerous benefits including a company vehicle and a pension scheme.

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

• Experience in similar operations roles, preferably in telecommunication.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair issues on copper and fibre cables.
• Complete required documentation promptly.
• Respond to equipment issues day or night.

Skills

Fault finding

Testing in fibre

Cabling

Initiative

Job description

Job Description: Operations and Maintenance Engineer

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 the 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 field teams are critical in delivering our contracts, whether that involves maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. Help build and maintain the nation's critical infrastructure, connected and protected 24/7.

Operations and Maintenance Engineer, What you’ll do:

• Attend to cable breaks and repair issues on copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
• Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to standard, on time, and within budget.
• Respond to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets in 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 will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally with fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments.

Operations and Maintenance Engineer Key Requirements:

• Experience working on motorway communications or similar 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 respond to callouts as required.
• 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.
• 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 various sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, enabling skill development and impactful work. We are growing and rely on our dedicated team to deliver excellence.

We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.

Learn more about Telent:

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We foster an environment where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are empowered to reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse backgrounds of the communities we serve.

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About Us

About Telent

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

Brilliance brought together.

Our values and behaviors include:

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