PTS Electrician

Matchtech • 6-month contract • 9 hours ago

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$100k per year

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In office (Cardiff)

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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Matchtech

Matchtech is a UK engineering and technology recruitment agency headquartered in Whiteley near Fareham, Hampshire, placing contract, temporary and permanent staff with clients. Founded in 1984, it covers aerospace, automotive, maritime, defence and security, energy, highways, rail, water and utilities, construction and technology, and also offers managed service, RPO and recruit-train-deploy programmes for employers such as BAE Systems, Leonardo and NATS. Its vacancies, posted on behalf of clients, include civil, mechanical, process and EICA engineers, CAD technicians, software developers, project managers and site staff across the UK.

matchtech.com • HQ: Whiteley, United Kingdom • Recruiting & Staffing • 11-50 employees • Est. 1984

PTS Electrician (Nights)

Location : Cardiff, South Wales

Rate: £300+ per Night

Duration: 6-Month Contract

We are currently seeking an experienced PTS Electrician to support a programme of rail infrastructure works across station environments in and around Cardiff. This is a long-term night shift contract offering an immediate start and the opportunity to work on a high-profile rail telecoms and station systems programme.

The Role

Working within operational rail environments, you will be responsible for the installation, testing, maintenance and fault-finding of station-based electrical and SISS systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering works safely and efficiently across multiple station locations.

Key Responsibilities

Installation, testing and maintenance of electrical and SISS systems within railway stations.
Working on CCTV, CIS and PA systems in accordance with project specifications.
Conducting fault-finding, system testing and basic commissioning activities.
Supporting project delivery teams to ensure works are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
Maintaining a strong safety culture whilst working in operational railway environments.

Requirements

Experience as an Electrician within the rail sector.
Valid and current PTS certification.
Valid ECS Gold card
Experience working on railway telecommunications and SISS systems.
Practical knowledge of CCTV, CIS and PA systems.
Ability to work effectively on night shifts within live rail environments.

What's on Offer?

£300+ per night, depending on experience.
Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.
Consistent night shift work.
Immediate project requirement in Cardiff, with further works available across South Wales.
Accommodation support available where required.
Opportunity to work on a major rail infrastructure programme.

If you're a PTS Electrician with rail telecoms experience and are available for an immediate start, we'd like to hear from you.

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