PTS Electrician

Construction, Property and Engineering; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a qualified PTS Electrician to support rail infrastructure upgrades in the Sizewell/Leiston area. The role covers LV distribution, signalling power, and points heating installations on a critical rail project.

You will work a 60-hour week with 10-hour days (Mon-Sat) under ongoing contract terms, with CIS/Umbrella options and highly competitive rates based on experience.

Qualifications

• Sentinel PTS Card with valid medical and drug/alcohol screening.
• BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations understood.
• City & Guilds 2391 inspection/testing competency.
• Rail experience with trackside SWA and 650V signalling power networks.
• Strict safety mindset and adherence to NR isolation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Glanding, terminating, and testing LV supplies up to 95 mm² 5-core SWA.
• Install and test 650V signalling feeder cables to NR standards.
• Changeovers, safe isolation, and recovery of redundant equipment.
• Dead/live testing, loop impedance, insulation resistance, and documentation.

Skills

Sentinel PTS Card

Rail infrastructure experience

Safety mindset

Electrical testing

Education

NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician)

BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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

Tools

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

About the Project

We are recruiting a qualified and competent PTS 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

• Sentinel PTS Card: Valid AC/DCRR competencies with active medical and in-date drug & alcohol screening.
• 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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