PTS Electrician

Randstad UK; Stonham Earl; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a qualified PTS Electrician to support critical rail infrastructure upgrades along the Sizewell rail corridor, covering low‑voltage distribution, signalling power at 650V, and points heating installations.

You will work 60 hours per week (Mon–Sat) under an ongoing contract with negotiable rates based on experience and competencies. Eligible applicants must hold Sentinel PTS Card and NVQ Level 3/JIB Gold Card and be able to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Valid Sentinel PTS Card with active medical and in‑date screening.
• NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician).
• BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
• City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing.
• Rail experience with SWA trackside work and 650V signalling power networks.
• Strong safety mindset and knowledge of Network Rail isolation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Glanding, terminating, dressing and testing LV supplies up to 95 mm² 5-core SWA.
• Install and terminate Points Heating (PTH) systems and associated transformers.
• Glanding, terminating, and testing 650V signalling feeder cables to NR standards.
• Safe isolation, disconnection, and recovery of redundant supplies after cutovers.
• Dead and live testing, loop impedance, insulation resistance; prepare handover certificates.

Skills

Sentinel PTS Card

Electrical Competencies

Rail Experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician)

Tools

Testing equipment (loop impedance, insulation resistance)

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

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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