Night Shift Rail Electrician (PTS) — Cardiff Contract

Matchtech; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Immediate start

6-month contract

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a PTS Electrician to support a rail infrastructure programme in Cardiff and South Wales. The role runs nights over a 6-month contract with a rate of around £300+ per night for experienced candidates.

Responsibilities include installation, testing, maintenance and fault-finding of station-based electrical and SISS systems, plus CCTV/CIS/PA work. Applicants must hold PTS and ECS Gold, and be comfortable working nights in live railway environments.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrician within the rail sector.
• Valid and current PTS certification.
• Valid ECS Gold card.
• Experience working on railway telecommunications and SISS systems.
• Practical knowledge of CCTV, CIS and PA systems.
• Ability to work effectively on night shifts within live rail environments.

Responsibilities

• Installation, testing and maintenance of electrical and SISS systems within railway stations.
• Working on CCTV, CIS and PA systems in accordance with project specifications.
• Conducting fault-finding, system testing and basic commissioning activities.
• Supporting project delivery teams to ensure works are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
• Maintaining a strong safety culture whilst working in operational railway environments.

Skills

Rail experience

PTS certification

ECS Gold Card

CCTV/CIS/PA systems

Night shift capability

SISS systems

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a PTS Electrician to support a rail infrastructure programme in Cardiff and South Wales. The role runs nights over a 6-month contract with a rate of around £300+ per night for experienced candidates.

Responsibilities include installation, testing, maintenance and fault-finding of station-based electrical and SISS systems, plus CCTV/CIS/PA work. Applicants must hold PTS and ECS Gold, and be comfortable working nights in live railway environments.