Rail PTS Electrician - LV, Signalling & Points Heating

Construction, Property and Engineering; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a qualified PTS Electrician to support rail infrastructure upgrades in the Sizewell/Leiston area. The role covers LV distribution, signalling power, and points heating installations on a critical rail project.

You will work a 60-hour week with 10-hour days (Mon-Sat) under ongoing contract terms, with CIS/Umbrella options and highly competitive rates based on experience.

Qualifications

• Sentinel PTS Card with valid medical and drug/alcohol screening.
• BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations understood.
• City & Guilds 2391 inspection/testing competency.
• Rail experience with trackside SWA and 650V signalling power networks.
• Strict safety mindset and adherence to NR isolation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Glanding, terminating, and testing LV supplies up to 95 mm² 5-core SWA.
• Install and test 650V signalling feeder cables to NR standards.
• Changeovers, safe isolation, and recovery of redundant equipment.
• Dead/live testing, loop impedance, insulation resistance, and documentation.

Skills

Sentinel PTS Card

Rail infrastructure experience

Safety mindset

Electrical testing

Education

NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician)

BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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

Tools

Job description

Randstad CPE is recruiting a qualified PTS Electrician to support rail infrastructure upgrades in the Sizewell/Leiston area. The role covers LV distribution, signalling power, and points heating installations on a critical rail project.

You will work a 60-hour week with 10-hour days (Mon-Sat) under ongoing contract terms, with CIS/Umbrella options and highly competitive rates based on experience.