Level A Commissioning Engineer
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We’re Hiring – Rail - Level A / Commissioning Engineer 🚂
Locations: Primarily Midlands projects, with some work across London. Ideally based between London and the Midlands.
Rate: £600–£750 per day (DOE)
We are looking for experienced Rail Level A / Commissioning Engineers to support electrical maintenance, testing, fault-finding and commissioning activities across railway infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
* Planned and reactive maintenance on LV/HV switchgear and electrical distribution systems.
* Secondary injection testing and protection relay verification.
* Electrical fault-finding, diagnostics and rectification.
* Commissioning new, modified and refurbished railway electrical assets.
* Functional testing, trip checks, interlock testing and operational proving.
* Ensuring all work complies with railway standards and electrical safety procedures.
* Producing accurate test reports and commissioning documentation.
Essential Requirements:
* Current Level A competence.
* Valid PTS certification.
* Proven railway electrical maintenance or commissioning experience.
* Experience with secondary injection testing and protection relays.
* Knowledge of LV/HV switchgear, protection and control systems.
* Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Flexibility to work nights, weekends and engineering possessions.
Desirable:
* NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent electrical qualification.
* HV switching or additional electrical authorisations.
* Railway substations or power distribution experience.
* SSSTS, SMSTS or relevant safety qualifications.
📩 Interested in this opportunity? Please contact Amy Naden at ISS today!
- a. n a d e n @ i s s - L t d . c o . u k
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