Field Service Engineer - Battery Storage

Astute People; Forfar; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Forfar is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support its battery storage projects. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 based on experience, company van, and full benefits package. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in operations and maintenance within large-scale renewables. Some travel, including international opportunities, may be required.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Tools

Phone and laptop

Full company benefits package

Potential European travel

Qualifications

• At least a Level 3 electrical installation qualification.
• ECS Gold Card is highly preferable.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience in O&M in large-scale renewables, ideally battery storage.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of battery storage assets.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues, conduct warranty repairs and commissioning works.
• Provide diagnostic and technical phone support to clients.

Job description

Overview

Astute's Renewables team is working with a business that provides services to the UK's energy storage / battery storage / BESS market. They invest in, manage, develop and originate battery storage projects, and we are looking to add Field Service Engineers to their team to support the O&M function.

The Field Service Engineer role offers a salary up to £55,000 depending on experience, with potential for personal and professional growth. The business operates internationally, so there may be future scope for international work. If you are a Field Service Engineer / Energy Storage Engineer / BESS Engineer seeking to work for a key market organisation, please submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the O&M Manager, you will perform preventative and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of battery storage assets
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues, conduct warranty repairs and commissioning works
• Perform firmware and software system upgrades
• Provide diagnostic and technical phone support to clients and customers as required
• Conduct risk assessments and implement necessary safety measures
• Where applicable, assist the in-house development team with hands-on knowledge and advice through development phases of projects
• Inspect equipment and carry out regular capacity tests
• Log all activity in the internal system
• Occasional travel for business needs, staying overnight where necessary; the role is patch-based but there may be nationwide travel
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

• At least a Level 3 electrical installation qualification
• ECS Gold Card is highly preferable
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• HVAP is desirable and the financials would be adjusted accordingly
• Clean UK driving licence
• Experience in O&M in large-scale renewables, ideally battery storage (open to solar, wind and other renewables)

Personal skills

• Committed, diligent and looking to progress
• Happy to travel extensively
• Looking to affect change in the Renewable Energy industry

Salary and benefits

• £45,000 to £55,000 salary depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card
• Tools
• Phone and laptop
• Full company benefits package
• Potential European travel

EEO statement

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.