Field Service Engineer

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with an Energy Generation Asset Management company that is looking to recruit several BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Field Service Engineers in several locations around the UK to their expanding team on a permanent basis. Field Service Engineers required for the following areas: Manchester/Sheffield area, Bristol/Swindon area, South East (Essex/Kent) area The BESS Field Service Engineer will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and warranty repairs along with commissioning activities on energy storage units at various BESS sites. This role is to report to the O&M Manager. Field Service Engineer - Tasks & Typical duties/responsibilities: Maintain Energy Storage Systems to a high standard by carrying out regular inspection and maintenance, annual capacity tests, trouble shooting and reactive maintenance works Perform system software and firmware upgrades Monitor operation performance monitoring and data assessment Provide phone support and remote diagnostics to customers Troubleshoot equipment located at BESS sites Manage spare parts Responsible for safety work complying with local safety regulations and safety standards Conduct risk assessment and implement safety measures Keep up to date with any administrative duties such as timesheets, daily vehicle checks and providing daily job logs describing issues and actions taken during service trips Assist the in-house system engineering group in product development and/or project work Provide suggestions based on field experience, to improve the products Field Service Engineer - Essential Requirements: Qualification in an electrical/ electro-mechanical discipline Previous electrical or multi skilled maintenance experience Basic IT skills (Word Processing, Outlook, Excel, IP and software for troubleshooting) Qualification of working on Site safely This role involves travelling to different sites with occasional overnight stays. Field Service Engineer - Preferred Experience but not essential: Working experience with BESS Working knowledge of HV/LV power electronics including Inverters / Converters / Transformers Previous HVAC training and F-Gas qualification Strong understanding of IT related subjects, CMD, remote desktop connections, networking (subnet, VLANs, static IP/DHCP), MODBUS/TCP protocols C&G2391-5 Test & Inspect or equivalent Familiar with BS7671 HV authorised person Field Service Engineer - We offer: Competitive salary based on experience and qualification Holidays Workplace pension Full training, company van, sim card, fuel card and laptop will be provided Team building events and employee learning opportunities Field Service Engineer previous suitable job titles: Service Engineer, BESS Engineer, PV Engineer, PV Technician, Service Technician, BESS Technician, Solar Technician, Solar Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, Battery Energy Storage Engineer, Battery Energy Storage Technician Please apply ASAP Due to current high volumes of applications to our advertised jobs, we are unable to respond to every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible

Location: Manchester, GB

Posted Date: 1/12/2025