Electrician

Construction, Property and Engineering; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a qualified Electrician to support critical rail infrastructure and power distribution upgrades on the Sizewell rail corridor, covering LV supplies, 3-phase up to 95 mm² SWA, and points heating installations.

You will work on rail signalling power networks (650V) and lead changeovers, with a right-first-time safety mindset on track isolation protocols. 60 hours/week on site in Sizewell/Leiston area, long-term framework.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician).
• BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing.
• Rail experience terminating large SWAs trackside, rail points heating systems.

Responsibilities

• LV Supplies & Cabling: Glanding, terminating, dressing, and testing 3-phase LV supplies up to 95 mm² 5-core SWA.
• Points Heating (PTH) Systems: Full installation, heating strips, temperature probes, and distribution transformers.
• Signalling Power: Glanding, terminating, and testing 650V signalling feeder cables to NR standards.
• Changeovers & Recoveries: Safe isolation, disconnection, and strip-out of redundant equipment after cutovers.
• Testing & Certification: Dead/live testing, loop impedance, insulation resistance, and handover documentation.

Skills

JIB Gold Card

Rail experience

Safety mindset

BS 7671 regs

Signalling power

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds 2391

Job description

Electrician - LV, 650V & 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 & Responsibilities

• LV Supplies & Cabling: Glanding, terminating, dressing, and testing 3-phase LV supplies, including heavy multi-core cables up to 95 mm² 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 & 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.

Essential Qualifications & Competencies

• Electrical Competencies:

  • 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

• 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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