BESS Technician

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.