Rail Electrician: LV/650V Signalling & Points Heating

Randstad CPE

Ipswich

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 47,000

Full time

7 days ago

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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.