PTS Electrician

Randstad UK; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is hiring a PTS Electrician for LV, 650V and points heating on Sizewell rail corridor in the Sizewell/Leiston area. The role covers LV distribution, signalling power and points heating installations with strict safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have Sentinel PTS, NVQ 3/JIB Gold Card, and CS rail experience working with NR guidelines. Ongoing contract with long-term framework and negotiable rates for suitable experience.

Qualifications

• PTS Card with valid AC/DCRR competencies and in-date medical/drug alcohol screening.
• NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician) and evidence of safe electrical practice per wiring regs.
• Rail experience with large SWA terminations, 650V signalling power networks and trackside safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• LV cabling, termination and testing of 3-phase LV up to 95 mm² SWA.
• Points Heating (PTH) installation, termination of heating strips and probes, transformer distribution.
• Signalling power work on 650V feeders to NR standards, including testing and certification.

Skills

PTS Card

JIB Gold Card

NVQ Level 3

Education

BS 7671 Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 Testing

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
• 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 #removed#th 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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