Electrician

Tradeline Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the rail sector is seeking an Electrician for the London Underground project. The role focuses on installation and containment in a railway environment, requiring knowledge of cable testing and the ability to work at heights. Candidates must have proven experience in rail networks, ECS card, and strong communication skills. The shift pattern is from Sunday night to Thursday night, ensuring a dynamic working schedule. Competitive pay is offered at up to £250 per shift.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in installation and containment on the rail network ideally.
• Knowledge of cable testing and certification procedures and tools is a strong asset.
• An ECS card is essential and rail experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Install cables along with containment structures such as cable trays.
• Terminate cables into appropriate jacks.
• Use diagnostic tools to test installed cables for performance standards.
• Assist with route planning and install cable sleeves.
• Safely use basic hand tools and power tools.
• Work effectively as part of a team and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Installation and containment on the rail network

Proficiency with basic hand and power tools

Knowledge of cable testing and certification procedures

Strong communication skills

Physical fitness for height work

Job description

Electrician (Install & Containment) - Rail - Nights - London Underground (up to £250 per shift) - 6+ months contract

We are actively recruiting an Electrician at Mate or Improver level to work across a wireless roll-out programme for our client, working on the London Underground. The role will involve installing and containment in a railway environment, which includes pulling cables through raceways, working at various heights, and using basic tools.

Key responsibilities

• Installation: Pull, route, and install cables along with containment structures such as cable trays, conduits, and trunking.
• Termination: Terminate cables into appropriate jacks and patch panels to establish connections.
• Testing and certification: Use diagnostic tools to test the installed cables and produce accurate reports to ensure they meet performance standards.
• Site preparation: Assist with route planning, and install cable sleeves and chases.
• Tool and equipment use: Safely use basic hand tools and power tools, including drills and access equipment like ladders, to complete installation tasks.
• Teamwork and safety: Work effectively as part of a team, take direction from a lead technician, and maintain a clean and safe work environment, understanding and following all health and safety practices.

Required skills and qualifications

• Proven experience in installation and containment on the rail network ideally
• Proficiency with basic hand and power tools.
• Experience installing containment systems and units.
• Knowledge of cable testing and certification procedures and tools is a strong asset.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work at height, climb ladders, and work in varied conditions.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and team members.
• An ECS card is essential
• Rail experience is required.
• Sentinel / PTS

Shift Pattern

Sunday night through to Thursday night, 23:00 to 5:00am.