BESS Technician

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a BESS Technician based in Widnes. As a BESS Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring all fleet is made ready for hire, through turnarounds, repairs and maintenance. This includes any upgrades, retrofits and modifications to support customer requirements.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do as a BESS Technician:

• Upon return of any fleet, carry out a post contract assessment to determine what level of work is required and ensure correct status of the asset.
• Carrying out maintenance and repair work in accordance with company guidelines and/or in consultation with suppliers.
• Inspecting, verifying and resolving faults and if required, customizing the sets according to customer specifications
• Any support for the Operational business specifically focused on BESS. This can be done remotely and/or on-site if desired.
• Ensure all service appointments and documentation is up to date including the completion of FSL/ATA reports for each asset.

You are:

• Experience with BESS Fleet and electrical repairs. Technically interested - able to understand and learn about a wider range of products and applications.
• Technical capability with a City and Guilds/ONC level 3 qualification or equivalent (in relevant field)
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills - communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of stakeholders (internal and external)
• Good level of PC literacy including basic MS Office applications
• Maintain thorough knowledge of, practice, and promote safe working conditions in accordance with required regulations dealing with safe operation of all equipment
• Flexibility with a willingness to travel

Here’s what you’ll get:

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension plan, annual bonus opportunities, and Life Assurance.
• Annual leave allowance of 30 days plus 3 public holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell additional days to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunity for overtime based on business demand
• Ongoing training and personalised development pathways to help you grow your skills and progress in your career
• Paid volunteering days, giving you the chance to make a positive impact in your local community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support and resources to promote your wellbeing and a healthy work–life balance

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Widnes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English