Energy Storage Engineer

Peaple Talent; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,682 - 38,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme

Training, upskilling and clear career progression

Company pension

Buy & Sell holiday scheme

Private medical scheme (low excess policy applies)

Life assurance and wellbeing support

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Peaple Talent is looking for an experienced Battery Energy Storage Engineer in Bristol to support the Rental team. This full-time position involves logistics, commissioning, and operation of a growing hybrid fleet. Candidates should have proven experience in energy storage, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work closely with team members. Benefits include an Employee Ownership Trust bonus, training opportunities, company pension, and a comprehensive private medical scheme among other perks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Rental team with logistics, build, commissioning and operation of hybrid fleet.
• Work closely with sales and rental teams to ensure correct equipment specification.
• Provide second-line technical support to customers.
• Manage resources for the maintenance and upkeep of hybrid assets.
• Take a hands-on approach installing systems and developing engineers’ skills.
• Monitor installations and provide feedback on performance.

Skills

Knowledge of the generator/plant hire market

Proven BESS / hybrid / energy storage experience

Strong organisational and communication skills

Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight

Customer-focused approach with strong relationship-building skills

Understanding of electrical installations and load management

Confident using Microsoft Office or similar

Job description

Battery Energy Storage Engineer

Salary: £32,682 – £38,300 (DOE)

Location: Bristol

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Battery Energy Storage Engineer to support the Rental team with the logistics, build, commissioning and operation of a growing hybrid fleet.

You’ll be the link between depot teams and customer sites — ensuring systems are set up correctly, supporting engineers, delivering training and keeping equipment performing safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with sales and rental teams to ensure correct specification and use of equipment.
• Provide 2nd-line technical support to customers.
• Attend project kick-off meetings and support with equipment specification.
• Manage resources for the maintenance and upkeep of hybrid assets.
• Take a hands‑on approach installing systems and developing engineers’ skills.
• Support depot teams with storage, maintenance and best practices.
• Help allocate hire plant to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor installations and provide feedback on performance.
• Report lost/damaged equipment with appropriate documentation.
• Promote excellent health & safety and comply with ISO standards.

Essential

• Knowledge of the generator/plant hire market.
• Proven BESS / hybrid / energy storage experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Customer‑focused approach with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Understanding of electrical installations and load management.
• Confident using Microsoft Office or similar.

Company van, laptop, mobile and relevant test equipment provided.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme.
• Training, upskilling and clear career progression.
• Company pension.
• Buy & Sell holiday scheme.
• Private medical scheme (low excess policy applies).
• Life assurance and wellbeing support.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 28 with service).

Additional Information

Roles are subject to DBS checks and satisfactory references. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.