BESS O&M Engineer: Remote Ops & Performance

Green Recruitment Company; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in energy solutions is seeking a BESS O&M Service Engineer to support utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects across the UK. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation, working across live BESS sites and contributing to planning and performance improvement. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in O&M within the BESS sector and is proactive in their approach. A degree in engineering and UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in O&M within BESS or the power sector.
• Training on battery systems and PCS equipment is highly advantageous.
• ECS/CSCS card or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience in O&M within BESS, energy storage, renewables, or power sector

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

Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Education

Degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in energy solutions is seeking a BESS O&M Service Engineer to support utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects across the UK. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation, working across live BESS sites and contributing to planning and performance improvement. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in O&M within the BESS sector and is proactive in their approach. A degree in engineering and UK driving licence are essential.