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Tim Norford

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Field Service Engineer - Battery Storage (Manchester)
PERMANENT
Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively with a business who provide a variety of services to the UK’s energy storage / battery storage / BESS market. They invest in, manage, develop and originate battery storage projects and we’re looking to add some Field Service Engineers to their team to start adding to their O&M Team as well. The Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience, with real potential for personal and professional growth. The business operate internationally too, so there may be future scope for international work. If you’re a Field Service Engineer / Energy Storage Engineer / BESS Engineer and are looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the O&M Manager you will:  
  • Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of battery storage assets
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose issues, conduct warranty repairs and commissioning works too
  • Perform firmware and software system upgrades
  • Provide diagnostic and technical phone support to clients and customers if and when required
  • Conduct risk assessments and look to implement any necessary safety measures
  • Where applicable, assist the in-house development team with hands on knowledge and advice through the development phases of projects
  • Inspect equipment and carry out regular capacity tests
  • Log all activity on internal system
  • Travel nationwide for business need, staying overnight where necessary. The intention is to be as patch-based as possible but there needs to be an awareness that there could be nationwide travel.
  • Other duties as required
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • At least a level 3 electrical installation qualification
  • ECS gold card is hugely preferable
  • 18th edition wiring regulations
  • HVAP is desired and the financials would be adjusted accordingly
  • Clean UK driving licence
  • Experience in O&M in large scale renewables, ideally battery storage but I’m open to solar, wind and other renewables
Personal skills The Field Service Engineer / Battery Storage Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Committed, diligent and who wants to progress
  • Happy to travel extensively
  • Looking to affect change in the Renewable Energy industry
Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer / Battery Storage Engineer role  
  • Up to £50,000 salary depending on experience
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Tools
  • Phone and laptop
  • Full company benefits package