BESS/ Battery Field Service Engineer

Pro Contract Direct; London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to support BESS installations across the South East. You will be responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrading systems while ensuring compliance with safety practices. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for long-term career progression.

Benefits

Fully expensed vehicle and tools

Ongoing training and technical development

Travel allowance

Overnight stay support

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• ECS Gold Card (or equivalent) required.
• Experience in BESS maintenance or HV/LV systems or HVAC or F-Gas.
• Stron electrical or electromechanical background.

Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of BESS.
• Performing system software and firmware upgrades.
• Monitoring system performance and analysing data.

Skills

BESS maintenance

HV/LV systems

HVAC

F-Gas

SCADA

IT troubleshooting

Electrical background

Electromechanical background

Education

C&G 2391-5

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Safety practices

Site-specific monitoring tools

Job description

IMPORTANT PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Legal right to work in the UK No sponsorship available
2. Experience in BESS maintenance, HV/LV systems, HVAC, or F-Gas, and an ECS Gold Card (or equivalent)

Location: South East, East Kent, Essex, East London
Salary: Circa GBP60,000 per annum + vehicle + benefits

About Our Client:
Our client is a leading international provider of renewable energy solutions with a strong presence in the UK energy sector. They are focused on advancing energy storage infrastructure and are seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to support BESS installations and operations across the South East.

Must-Have Experience:
• Some experience in BESS maintenance or HV/LV systems or HVAC or F-Gas
• Strong electrical or electromechanical background
• Working knowledge of SCADA and site-specific monitoring tools
• Basic IT and networking troubleshooting skills
• Qualified to C&G 2391-5 or NVQ Level 3
• ECS Gold Card (or equivalent)
• Familiarity with BS7671 and on-site safety practices

What You'll Be Doing:
• Preventive maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of BESS
• Performing system software and firmware upgrades
• Monitoring system performance and analysing data
• Providing remote diagnostics and customer phone support
• Managing spare parts and reporting usage
• Ensuring safety compliance and maintaining site documentation
• Supporting field-based improvements and providing technical feedback

What You ll Receive in Return:
• Competitive base salary plus overtime
• Fully expensed vehicle and tools
• Ongoing training and technical development
• Travel allowance and overnight stay support
• Long-term career progression in a fast-growing renewable sector