Electrician

Randstad CPE; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a qualified Electrician to support critical rail infrastructure upgrades on the Sizewell rail corridor, covering LV distribution, signalling power, and points heating installations.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card, BS 7671 18th Edition, and City & Guilds 2391, with proven rail experience and a strong safety mindset. Working pattern is Monday to Saturday with long hours on-site in the Sizewell/Leiston area.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician) is required.
• BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations are required.
• City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing is required.
• Rail experience with trackside electrical installations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• LV supplies and cabling installations up to 3-phase LV with heavy multi-core cables.
• Points heating systems installation including heating strips and transformers.
• Signalling power cabling: glanding, terminating, testing.
• Changeovers, safe isolation, disconnection and recovery of legacy equipment.
• Testing and certification: dead/live tests, loop impedance, insulation resistance, and handover documents.

Skills

Rail electrical installation

Safety & compliance

Testing & verification

Education

NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician)

BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing

Tools

Glanding and testing equipment

Job description

Location: Sizewell / Leiston area (Suffolk)

Working Pattern: Monday to Saturday | 07:00 - 17:00 (60 hours/week)

Contract: Ongoing Contract / Long-term Framework

About the Project

We are recruiting a qualified and competent

Electrician to support critical rail infrastructure and power distribution upgrades on the Sizewell rail corridor. This work package covers low-voltage distribution, signalling power, and points heating installations essential for branch line renewal and freight operational readiness.

Scope of Works & Responsibilities

LV Supplies & Cabling: Glanding, terminating, dressing, and testing 3-phase LV supplies, including heavy multi-core cables up to

Points Heating (PTH) Systems: Full installation of points heating supplies, mounting and terminating heating strips, ambient/rail temperature probes, and distribution transformers.

Signalling Power: Glanding, terminating, and testing

650V signalling feeder cables to Network Rail standards (NR/L2/SIGEL/30009).

Changeovers & Recoveries: Safe isolation, disconnection, and strip-out/recovery of redundant electrical supplies and legacy equipment following cutovers.

Testing & Certification: Dead and live testing, loop impedance, insulation resistance, and completing full test verification documentation/handover certificates.

NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician).

BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing.

Rail Experience: Proven track record terminating large SWAs trackside, working on rail points heating systems, and 650V signalling power networks.

Safety Mindset: High safety compliance, right-first-time approach, and familiarity with Network Rail line isolation and track safety protocols.

What's on Offer

Extended pipeline of works tied to major regional rail infrastructure investment.

Competitive, negotiable rates based on experience and competencies.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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