PTS Electrician

Randstad CPE; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a qualified PTS Electrician for ongoing rail infrastructure projects around Sizewell/Leyton area. The role covers LV distribution, points heating installations and signalling power.

You will work on 3-phase LV supplies, 650V signalling feeders, and complete testing with proper documentation. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card, BS 7671 18th Edition, and City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician) or equivalent.
• BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing.
• Sentinel PTS Card with active medical and in-date drug & alcohol screening.
• Proven rail experience with 650V signalling power networks and trackside work.

Responsibilities

• LV supplies & cabling: glanding, terminating, dressing and testing 3-phase LV supplies.
• Points heating (PTH) systems: install heating strips, probes, distribution transformers.
• Signalling power: glanding, terminating and testing 650V feeders.
• Changeovers & recoveries: safe isolation and removal of redundant gear.
• Testing & certification: dead/live testing, loop impedance, insulation tests and handover docs.

Skills

Rail experience

Safety mindset

Testing & verification

Safety protocols

Education

NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician)

BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 Inspection & Testing

Tools

Sentinel PTS Card

Job description

PTS 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

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

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.

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

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

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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