Electrician

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

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.