Rail LV Electrician – Points Heating & Signalling

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

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.