Electrician (JAGR26/PTSE) Ipswich, England

Electrician – LV, 650V & Points Heating

  • Location: Sizewell / Leiston area (Suffolk)

  • Working Pattern: Monday to Saturday | 07:00 – 17:00 (60 hours/week)

  • Contract: Ongoing Contract / Long-term Framework

  • Rate: Highly Competitive / Negotiable (CIS or Umbrella available)

About the Project

We are recruiting a qualified and competent Electrician to support critical rail infrastructure and power distribution upgrades on the Sizewell rail corridor. This work package covers low-voltage distribution, signalling power, and points heating installations essential for branch line renewal and freight operational readiness.

Scope of Works & Responsibilities

  • LV Supplies & Cabling: Glanding, terminating, dressing, and testing 3-phase LV supplies, including heavy multi-core cables up to 95 mm² 5-core SWA.

  • Points Heating (PTH) Systems: Full installation of points heating supplies, mounting and terminating heating strips, ambient/rail temperature probes, and distribution transformers.

  • Signalling Power: Glanding, terminating, and testing 650V signalling feeder cables to Network Rail standards (NR/L2/SIGEL/30009).

  • Changeovers & Recoveries: Safe isolation, disconnection, and strip-out/recovery of redundant electrical supplies and legacy equipment following cutovers.

  • Testing & Certification: Dead and live testing, loop impedance, insulation resistance, and completing full test verification documentation/handover certificates.

Essential Qualifications & Competencies

  • Electrical Competencies:

    • NVQ Level 3 / JIB Gold Card (Installation Electrician).

    • BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

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

  • Rail Experience: Proven track record terminating large SWAs trackside, working on rail points heating systems, and 650V signalling power networks.

  • Safety Mindset: High safety compliance, right-first-time approach, and familiarity with Network Rail line isolation and track safety protocols.

What’s on Offer

  • Consistent 60 hours per week (10-hour day shifts, Mon–Sat).

  • Extended pipeline of works tied to major regional rail infrastructure investment.

  • Competitive, negotiable rates based on experience and competencies.