Connecting Talent to opportunity

Connecting Talent to opportunity

Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer

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Job Description:

 

At Orion Smart Metering, we’re proud to work with some of the UK’s biggest companies.

As we continue to grow our national contracts, we’re looking for experienced Dual Fuel Engineers to join our expanding team.

Pay & Package Options

Choose the option that suits your circumstances:

1️⃣ Salary Package

  • £43,000 rising to £45,000 per annum on completion of 3 month probation.
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Company van, fuel card, tools & uniform provided

2️⃣ Guaranteed Day Rate – Option 1

  • £200 per day
  • Paid via Umbrella PAYE
  • Company van, fuel card, tools & uniform provided

3️⃣ Guaranteed Day Rate – Option 2

  • £275 per day
  • Paid via Umbrella PAYE
  • Engineer provides own van & fuel
  • Tools & uniform provided

Bonus Breakdown

Boost your earnings with monthly incentives:

KPI Bonus – £150 per month

  • Achieved by hitting 75% job completion in a calendar month

Attendance Bonus – £150 per month

  • Awarded for full attendance with no sick days
  • Pro-rated for holidays

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm (1-hour lunch)
  • Minimum 4 jobs per day / 20 per week
  • Optional weekend work available once weekly targets are met

Call Out

  • 1 week in 4 rota
  • Standby payments Monday–Sunday
  • Per job rates:
    • £150 per dual install
    • £80 per single
    • £50 per transactional job

Saturday work available (paid at day rate)

The Role

As a Dual Fuel Engineer with Orion, you’ll benefit from a stable role with strong earning potential and a supportive team.

You will:

  • Install smart meters safely and efficiently in domestic properties
  • Deliver a professional, customer-focused service
  • Ensure all work meets industry safety and compliance standards
  • Represent Orion as part of a nationwide engineering team

Requirements

  • Smart Meter Engineering qualification or diploma
  • CMA1 or CCN1 & MET1
  • MOCOPA certification (or completed during induction)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Clean DBS check (recent within 3 months preferred)
  • EUSR card (advantageous, not essential)

Documents required:
Driving licence, passport, gas certificates, MOCOPA, qualifications, NI number, references, and DBS.

The Process

1️⃣ Submit your application and documents
2️⃣ Attend a technical interview (gas & electric scenarios)
3️⃣ Complete induction and buddying period
4️⃣ Start your new role fully equipped and ready to go

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an experienced Smart Metering Engineer looking for a role that offers excellent pay, stability, and career progression, apply today or call 01296 737306 for more information.

At Orion Smart Metering, your skills are valued — and your hard work is always recognised.

 

 
  • Job Type

    Permanent, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Engineering, Utilities
  • Years Experience

    2+ years

  • Career Level

    Experienced (Non-Manager)

  • Educational level

    Professional