Field Service Engineer - BESS

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer specializing in battery storage in Bristol. The ideal candidate is a qualified electrician or maintenance engineer with an ECS Gold Card. Responsibilities include maintenance of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, planned and reactive maintenance across the South West region, and some international travel. The role offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 plus benefits including overtime, a company van, private health care, and pension.

Benefits

Overtime

Company van

Private health care

Holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician or maintenance engineer required.
• ECS Gold Card necessary.
• Experience in maintenance of utility-scale battery energy storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on utility-scale BESS systems.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Travel across the South West region for on-call work.

Skills

Experience in industrial infrastructure

ECS Gold Card

Full UK driving license

Education

Fully qualified electrician (NVQ Level 3, AM2, 18th edition)

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer - Battery Storage covering South West: Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Gloucester, North Somerset. Salary £45'000 - £55'000 + Overtime + Van + Private Health Care + Holidays + Pension.

Are you a qualified electrician or maintenance engineer holding an ECS gold card, looking for the opportunity to progress within the renewable energy sector? This role offers industry-specific training and a pivotal position in the successful operations of BESS infrastructure. The company specialises in the development, construction and management of grid-scale battery energy storage projects nationwide and is expanding to meet growing demand.

The role involves planned preventative and reactive maintenance on utility-scale battery energy storage sites up to 100MW. The position includes on-call work, with occasional overnight stays and international travel.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within the renewable energy sector with a successful company working on interesting projects and playing a key part in the business success.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of utility-scale BESS systems
• Planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance
• Covering the South West region predominantly
• On-call work
• Nationwide travel and stay aways will be required

Qualifications / Requirements

• Electrician / Maintenance Engineer with experience in industrial infrastructure
• Fully qualified electrician (NVQ Level 3, AM2, 18th edition)
• ECS Gold Card
• Full UK driving license

Other Details

• Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
• To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Gabrielle Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.
• Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
• The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Benefits

• £45'000 - £55'000 + Overtime
• Company van
• Private health care
• Holidays
• Pension