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BESS O&M Engineer

Job description

​We’re looking for an experienced BESS O&M Service Engineer to support utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK. This is a hands-on role focused onoperations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation, offering the opportunity to play a key role in the UK’s energy transition.

You’ll work across live BESS sites, supporting commissioning, maintenance, and emergency response activities, while also contributing to planning, documentation, and performance improvement from a home-office base.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on BESS and associated infrastructure

  • Perform remote operations to support maintenance and fault resolution

  • Conduct site inspections, diagnostics, and testing using specialist equipment

  • Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety standards and UK HSE regulations

  • Supervise subcontractors and ensure quality and compliance of third-party works

  • Support commissioning, upgrades, and major repairs

  • Review technical documentation and contribute to maintenance procedures, RAMS, and method statements

  • Liaise with OEMs and suppliers on maintenance processes and technical clarifications

  • Support annual maintenance planning for BESS assets

What We’re Looking For
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in O&M within BESS, energy storage, renewables, or the power sector

  • Degree (or equivalent qualification) in an engineering discipline

  • Strong technical knowledge of LV systems, inverters, EMS, and battery systems

  • Training on battery systems and PCS equipment is highly advantageous

  • ECS/CSCS card (or eligibility to obtain one)

  • Working knowledge of UK Health & Safety regulations

  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide

  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

  • HV operational experience is a plus