Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Swindon Wiltshire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
BESS Technician
M4 Corridor – Swindon, Bristol, Reading & Surrounding Areas
Salary & Benefits
* Basic Salary: £45,000 - £46,000
* OTE: £55,000 – £60,000
* Door-to-Door Pay
* Company Vehicle + Fuel Card (Personal Use Allowed)
* Private Medical Insurance
* Contributory Pension
* Overtime Available
* Laptop / Tablet & Smartphone Provided
* Extensive Training & Career Progression
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced BESS Technician to join a leading renewable energy organisation operating across the UK. This is a field-based role covering sites across the M4 Corridor including Swindon, Bristol, Reading and surrounding areas.
This position offers the chance to work within one of the fastest-growing sectors in the energy industry, supporting utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) while benefiting from excellent training, progression opportunities and long-term career stability.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of utility-scale BESS installations, ensuring high levels of safety, performance and reliability across multiple sites.
This is a permanent field-based role and includes participation in an on-call rota with overtime opportunities available.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance and inspections on BESS sites
* Perform AC/DC testing, fault finding and diagnostics
* Undertake reactive maintenance and resolve faults efficiently
* Maintain and troubleshoot SCADA, instrumentation and communications systems
* Work on RS485, Ethernet and fibre optic networks
* Support firmware updates and configuration of electronic equipment
* Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations
* Produce accurate maintenance reports and documentation
* Manage and supervise subcontractors when required
* Travel between operational sites across the region
* Occasionally support other sites or attend training courses away from home
Requirements
* Experience working on utility-scale BESS sites
* Understanding of BESS technology
* Experience with AC/DC systems, testing and fault finding
* Knowledge of SCADA and communication systems
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
What’s on Offer
This role offers excellent long-term career progression, including the opportunity to work towards Authorised Person (AP) and Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status through a structured in-house training programme.
You’ll be joining a highly respected renewable energy business investing heavily in both technology and employee development, offering a supportive environment with genuine progression opportunities.
If you are an electrically qualified technician looking to build a long-term career within the renewable energy sector, apply today for immediate consideration