Telecommunication-Jobs in United States

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

Telent

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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14.05.2025

28.06.2025

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 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 maintain the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
• Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to standard, on time, and within budget.
• Address equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets in your area, day or night.
• Perform general maintenance and testing on fibre and copper equipment.
• Complete all required documentation promptly.

You should have previous experience in a similar role, with familiarity in fault finding and testing within fibre or copper environments.

• 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 as required.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• 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.

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, and technologies, allowing you to develop and learn new skills. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to thrive.

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