PTS Electrician

Matchtech Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support available

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced PTS Electrician for night shifts in and around Cardiff, South Wales. This is a 6-month contract offering £300+ per night for rail telecoms and station systems work.

You will install, test, maintain and fault-find station electrical and SISS systems, including CCTV, CIS and PA, while upholding safety and quality across live rail environments.

Qualifications

• Must have rail-industry electrician experience.
• Valid and current PTS certification required.
• ECS Gold card held and valid.
• Experience with CCTV/CIS/PA in railway environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain and fault-find station electrical and SISS systems.
• Work on CCTV, CIS and PA systems per project specs.
• Support safety, quality, and timely delivery across sites.
• Conduct basic commissioning and system testing actions.

Skills

Rail experience

PTS certification

ECS Gold card

CCTV/CIS/PA systems

Night shift

Tools

SISS systems

Rail telecoms

CCTV systems

Job description

PTS Electrician (Nights)

Location : Cardiff, South Wales
Rate: £300+ per Night
Duration: 6-Month Contract

We are currently seeking an experienced PTS Electrician to support a programme of rail infrastructure works across station environments in and around Cardiff. This is a long-term night shift contract offering an immediate start and the opportunity to work on a high-profile rail telecoms and station systems programme.

The Role

Working within operational rail environments, you will be responsible for the installation, testing, maintenance and fault-finding of station-based electrical and SISS systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering works safely and efficiently across multiple station locations.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

What's on Offer?

• £300+ per night, depending on experience.
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.
• Consistent night shift work.
• Immediate project requirement in Cardiff, with further works available across South Wales.
• Accommodation support available where required.
• Opportunity to work on a major rail infrastructure programme.

If you're a PTS Electrician with rail telecoms experience and are available for an immediate start, we'd like to hear from you.