Rail Electrician: LV & Signalling Installations (Long-Term)

Randstad CPE

Ipswich

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 41,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a qualified Electrician to support critical rail infrastructure upgrades on the Sizewell rail corridor, covering LV distribution, signalling power, and points heating installations.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card, BS 7671 18th Edition, and City & Guilds 2391, with proven rail experience and a strong safety mindset. Working pattern is Monday to Saturday with long hours on-site in the Sizewell/Leiston area.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician) is required.
BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations are required.
City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing is required.
Rail experience with trackside electrical installations is preferred.

Responsibilities

LV supplies and cabling installations up to 3-phase LV with heavy multi-core cables.
Points heating systems installation including heating strips and transformers.
Signalling power cabling: glanding, terminating, testing.
Changeovers, safe isolation, disconnection and recovery of legacy equipment.
Testing and certification: dead/live tests, loop impedance, insulation resistance, and handover documents.