Service Engineer

Fort Recruitment; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Benefits package

Job summary

Fort Recruitment seeks a Service Engineer to support battery energy storage systems with full training provided. You will commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform corrective maintenance on BESS across the globe, with travel mainly in Europe and occasional worldwide assignments.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical skills, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication to serve maritime clients and ensure system reliability. Valid driving licence essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical background.
• Willingness to travel internationally, primarily within Europe, with occasional worldwide assignments.
• Ability to undertake short service interventions (1–2 days) and longer assignments for commissioning and major projects.
• Excellent communication and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Practical hands-on experience valued; structured training provided by the company.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Valid driving licence and unrestricted travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Inspect battery racks, modules, BMS, power and communication wiring.
• Verify battery voltages, temperatures, and SOC.
• Perform BMS diagnostics, firmware updates, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Check alarms, event logs, and system health status.
• Inspect DC connections, torque terminals to spec, and verify insulation.
• Test communication between BMS, PCS, EMS.
• Carry out SOH verification and battery balancing when required.
• Verify operation of safety devices, breakers, contactors, fuses, E-stops, and cooling systems.
• Perform functional tests and confirm normal system operation.
• Document findings, corrective actions, and recommendations in service reports.
• Report any defects or safety concerns identified during interventions.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Willing to travel

International travel

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Tools

BMS diagnostics

Firmware updates

System testing tools

Job description

We are seeking a Service Engineer for a leading marine energy company based on Merseyside but operating globally to its maritime clients. The company provides battery and hybrid energy solutions that are used across the maritime industry. They offer products worldwide supported by remote and on-site monitoring to ensure a first-class customer service.

Service Engineer - The Role

This is a full-time permanent position working for an outstanding Company who will provide full training This role covers commissioning, annual maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance activities for Battery Energy Storage Systems.

What you will do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Inspect battery racks, modules, Battery Management System (BMS), power and communication wiring.
• Verify battery module voltages, temperatures, and State of Charge (SOC).
• Perform BMS diagnostics, firmware updates, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Check alarms, event logs, and system health status.
• Inspect DC connections, torque critical terminals to specification, and verify insulation integrity.
• Test communication between BMS, PCS, EMS.
• Carry out battery balancing, calibration, and State of Health (SOH) verification when required.
• Verify operation of safety devices, breakers, contactors, fuses, emergency stop circuits, and Cooling systems.
• Perform functional tests and confirm normal system operation.
• Document findings, corrective actions, and recommendations in the service report.
• Report any defects, safety concerns, or non-conformities identified during the intervention.

Service Engineer - The Candidate

Preferred experience

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical background
• High availability and willingness to travel internationally, primarily within Europe, with occasional assignments worldwide.
• Flexibility to travel at short notice when urgent customer support is required.
• Ability to undertake short service interventions (typically 1–2 days) for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions, as well as longer assignments lasting several weeks for commissioning, installations, retrofits, and major service projects.
• Strong motivation to learn, develop, and work in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Practical experience is highly valued; however, significant expertise will also be gained through hands-on field interventions and the structured training provided by our company throughout the employment cycle.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of an international team.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented mindset.
• A valid driving licence and the ability to travel without restrictions.

Service Engineer - Benefits

• A starting salary of £50,000pa
• The salary is then increased as you progress through training to £52,500pa after 6 months and £55,000pa after 1 year
• 22 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Personal Pension Scheme and an excellent benefits package