Electrician

TipTopJob; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a qualified Electrician to support rail infrastructure upgrades on the Sizewell rail corridor. The role covers LV distribution, signalling power, and points heating installations essential for branch line renewal and freight readiness.

Work involves heavy 3-phase LV installs, rail safety protocols, and testing/certification. Weekdays plus Saturdays, with CIS or Umbrella payment options and an ongoing long-term framework.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card and Installation Electrician status.
• Regulatory knowledge: BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven rail experience: trackside terminations and 650V signalling power.

Responsibilities

• LV Supplies and Cabling: glanding, terminating, dressing, and testing 3-phase LV supplies up to 95 mm 5-core SWA.
• Points Heating (PTH) Systems: full installation of heating supplies and distribution transformers.
• Signalling Power: glanding, terminating, and testing 650V signalling feeder cables to NR standards.
• Changeovers and Recoveries: safe isolation, disconnection, and strip-out/recovery of redundant equipment.
• Testing and Certification: dead/live testing, loop impedance, insulation resistance, and certification.

Skills

Rail Experience

Right-first-time

Safety Mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician)

BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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

Job description

Electrician : LV, 650V and Points Heating

Location: Sizewell / Leiston area (Suffolk)

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

Contract: Ongoing Contract / Long:term Framework

Rate: Highly Competitive / Negotiable (CIS or Umbrella available)

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 and Responsibilities

• LV Supplies and Cabling: Glanding, terminating, dressing, and testing 3:phase LV supplies, including heavy multi:core cables up to 95 mm 5:core SWA.
• 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 and Recoveries: Safe isolation, disconnection, and strip:out/recovery of redundant electrical supplies and legacy equipment following cutovers.
• Testing and Certification: Dead and live testing, loop impedance, insulation resistance, and completing full test verification documentation/handover certificates.

Electrical Competencies

• NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician).
• BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• City and Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection and 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

• Consistent 60 hours per week (10:hour day shifts, Mon:Sat).
• 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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