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Electrician

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: AmcoGiffen
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 - 48000 GBP Yearly GBP 35000.00 48000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

South Wales ¦ Wales & Western Region

PTS Electrician (Rail)

South Wales ¦ Wales & Western Region

Location: Various sites across throughout the Wales & Western region from Paddington to South Wales.

Role Type: Permanent / Long-Term Project Work

Are you a qualified Electrician looking to develop your career in the rail industry?

We are looking for motivated Electricians to support a growing portfolio of Systems Fixed Plant and Electrical Installation projects across South Wales. With numerous sites requiring additional electrical installation support, including EVCP Priority Sites throughout the Wales & Western region, this is an excellent opportunity to secure long‑term work on critical rail infrastructure projects.

Previous rail experience is preferred but not essential. Training can be provided for the right candidates, including PTS sponsorship where required. Candidates must be willing to travel and work away when project requirements dictate.

The Role

Working across a variety of rail and electrical infrastructure projects, you will be involved in:

  • Electrical installation works
  • Cable installation and containment
  • Power and lighting installations
  • Systems Fixed Plant electrical works
  • Testing and fault-finding activities
  • Electrical maintenance and renewals projects
  • Supporting delivery of EV charging infrastructure projects
  • Working safely within rail and construction environments
Requirements Essential
  • Qualified Electrician
  • CSCS Card
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Strong electrical installation background
  • Willingness to travel and work away from home when required
  • Commitment to working safely and following site procedures
Desirable
  • PTS (Personal Track Safety)
  • Previous rail experience
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • Electrical testing and inspection experience
What's on Offer
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • PTS training available for suitable candidates
  • Opportunity to work on major rail infrastructure projects across South Wales
  • Long-term project pipeline within the Wales & Western region
  • Career progression opportunities within the rail sector
  • Overtime opportunities where available
  • Supportive team environment

Whether you're an experienced rail electrician or an electrician looking to take your first step into the rail industry, we'd like to hear from you.

Rail experience preferred but not essential. PTS training can be provided for suitable applicants.

The Company Why Amco Giffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. Amco Giffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

Amco Giffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high‑quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at Amco Giffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at Amco Giffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

Amco Giffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to…

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