O&M Engineer in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

O&M Engineer – BESS / Battery Storage

Location: North Manchester & surrounding areas
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 + OTE
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

I am currently recruiting for an O&M Engineer to join a rapidly growing company within the renewable energy and battery storage sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Technician, Industrial Electrician or O&M Engineer looking to develop a career within BESS / Battery Energy Storage.

Previous BESS experience is not essential – full training will be provided.

The Role

Working across utility-scale BESS and Solar PV sites, you will be responsible for:

• Planned and reactive electrical maintenance
• Fault finding, troubleshooting and repairs
• Inspection, testing and preventative maintenance
• BESS, Solar PV and associated electrical systems
• Sensors, communications and control equipment
• Supporting commissioning activities
• Coordinating and supervising contractors
• Maintaining accurate service records and reports
• Working safely and in line with Health & Safety requirements

There is also the opportunity to develop towards HV Authorised Person (AP) and Senior Authorised Person (SAP) level.

About You

• Relevant Electrical Qualification
• Industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• BESS / Solar PV / Renewable Energy experience is desirable, not essential
• HV / AP experience is advantageous

Package

• £45,000 – £52,000
• Up to 20% annual performance bonus
• Paid overtime x1.5
• Company Van + Fuel Card + Personal Use
• Long-Term Incentive Programme
• Extensive training
• Career progression
• Company phone and laptop/tablet

Location

Based around North Manchester, covering the surrounding region.

Suitable for candidates based around Manchester, Blackburn, Preston, Middleton, Rochdale, Bury, Oldham, Heywood, Radcliffe, Prestwich, Whitefield and Bolton.