Rail PTS Electrician – LV & Points Heating Upgrades

Construction, Property and Engineering; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a qualified PTS Electrician to support critical rail infrastructure and power distribution upgrades on the Sizewell rail corridor. The role covers LV distribution, signalling power and points heating installations essential for renewals and readiness.

Key tasks include installation and testing of LV cables up to 95 mm², 650V signalling feeders, and completion of test documentation. Sentinel PTS, BS 7671, and City & Guilds 2391 are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician)
• BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations are required
• City & Guilds 2391 (2394/2395) Inspection & Testing is required
• Sentinel PTS Card with current medical and screening is required

Responsibilities

• LV Supplies & Cabling: terminating and testing 3-phase LV supplies up to 95 mm² 5-core SWA.
• Points Heating systems: install heating strips, probes, distribution transformers.
• Signalling Power: install and test 650V signalling feeder cables to NR standards.
• Changeovers & recoveries: safe isolation and strip-out of redundant equipment.
• Testing & Certification: complete test verification documentation and handover certificates.

Skills

Rail experience

Safety mindset

Sentinel PTS Card

Education

NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician)

BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 (2394/2395) Inspection & Testing

Sentinel PTS Card (AC/DCRR) with medical and drug screening

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a qualified PTS Electrician to support critical rail infrastructure and power distribution upgrades on the Sizewell rail corridor. The role covers LV distribution, signalling power and points heating installations essential for renewals and readiness.

Key tasks include installation and testing of LV cables up to 95 mm², 650V signalling feeders, and completion of test documentation. Sentinel PTS, BS 7671, and City & Guilds 2391 are required.