PTS Electrician

Overview

We're seeking skilled PTS-qualified Electricians to join a leading rail infrastructure specialist delivering essential electrical services on the West Coast Main Line.

• Fault finding, repair, and maintenance of station electrical installations (lighting, power, small power, emergency systems, etc.).
• Planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Responding to reactive call-outs to minimise service disruption.
• Working safely in live rail environments in accordance with all Network Rail standards.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality delivery.

• Valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) accreditation (essential).
• Time-served electrician qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in electrical installation, maintenance, or fault rectification.
• Rail sector background advantageous but not mandatory if you have strong commercial/industrial electrical experience and are willing to adapt.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Strong safety focus and ability to work methodically under time pressure.

• Competitive hourly/day rates (aligned with current rail industry standards — attractive earnings potential with overtime and shift premiums).
• Long-term, ongoing work on one of the UK's busiest rail corridors.
• Opportunities for additional rail accreditations and career progression.
• Supportive site teams and focus on quality workmanship.
• Work that directly supports the travelling public and keeps the railway moving.

If you're a reliable, safety-conscious PTS Electrician looking for stable, varied rail maintenance work on the WCML without the uncertainty of short-term contracts, we'd like to hear from you.