V Electrical Installer​/Tester

650v Electrical Installer/Tester

Location: Barnsley (covering sites across the East Midlands route)

Sector: Rail (D&P / 650v Power)

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced 650v Electrical Installer/Tester to join our expanding D&P team delivering electrical installation and testing works across the London North East, East Coast and East Midlands regions. You will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and high‑quality installations on a variety of rail infrastructure projects, with a specific focus on 650v signalling power and associated systems.

This role is well suited to an electrically competent rail professional with hands‑on installation/testing experience and the ability to work safely within a fast‑paced rail environment.

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car or car allowance (where applicable)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service, with option to buy up to 5 additional days)
• Up to 3 volunteering/community impact days
• Company contributory pension
• Life Insurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
• Strong internal support structure & clear development pathways
• Continuous learning and technical upskilling opportunities
• Safe, inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Employee forums ensuring your voice is heard

You’ll be joining a busy Rail Systems/Electrical team delivering a diverse portfolio across the regions. Our work streams include:

• 650v Signalling Power Installations
• SSP Cable Installations
• Bender Unit Installations
• ASP
  - Auxilliary Supply Point, FSP
  - Functional Supply Point & PSP
  - Principal Supply Point Works.
• Electrification & Power
• Signalling
• Telecoms & Comms

As a 650v Electrical Installer/Tester, you will be responsible for the safe and compliant delivery of a range of electrical installation and testing activities across multiple D&P rail projects.

You will carry out D&P Installations, including but not limited to, 650v Signalling Power Works, Points Heating Systems, DNO Installations, Class II Installations across the London North East, East Coast & East Midlands regions.

• Install, test and commission 650v signalling power systems and associated electrical equipment.
• Carry out DNO, Points Heating and Class II equipment installations to required standards.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant technical standards, safety rules and project specifications.
• Complete all installation records, test sheets and documentation accurately.
• Work collaboratively with Supervisors, Engineers and Project Managers.
• Participate in site briefings, toolbox talks and safety discussions.
• Demonstrate a consistently high standard of Health & Safety behaviour.
• Develop positive relationships with all parties associated with the contract.
• Maintain IRSE competence.
• Attend commissioning and handover meetings with clients as directed by the Site Agent.
• Review and manage the quality of installation works.
• Control the close‑out of contracts to ensure all required activities are completed to client satisfaction.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and apply industry best practice.
• Carry out any other authorised duties commensurate with the role.

• Electrical installation experience within a rail environment.
• Competence in 650v installations and testing.
• Strong understanding of D&P installation practices.
• Ability to work safely and independently on operational rail sites.
• Supervisory capability beneficial.
• Additional required skills:
  • 650v Signalling Power Installations
  • Class II Equipment Installations

Essential:

• PTS
• SSSTS or SMSTS

Desirable:

• COSS
• SMTH / G110