We at Orion are recruiting experienced Dual Fuel Smart Metering Engineers to join our expanding metering workforce, installing smart meters in domestic properties across the region. This is a long‑term opportunity with excellent earning potential, structured training, and multiple engagement routes to suit your preferred way of working.

Available Packages

1️⃣ PAYE – Employed Role

• £42,000 per annum.
• Van & fuel card provided.
• 33 days holiday (25 8 bank holidays).
• Pension (3% employer / 5% employee).
• Perkbox access.
• Recommend‑a‑friend bonus up to £500.
• All tools, PPE, consumables & parts provided.
• Weekly pay (2 weeks in arrears).

2️⃣ Umbrella – PAYE via Umbrella Company

Option A – Van Provided

• £200 per day.
• Van & fuel card supplied.

Option B – Use Own Van

• £275 per day.
• Paid weekly (2 weeks in arrears).
• Must use an umbrella company from our PSL.

3️⃣ CIS – Self‑Employed (via approved Umbrella)

• £240 per day.
• Must supply own van & fuel.
• Option to hire a van via Orion (£200/week incl. insurance).
• Paid weekly (2 weeks in arrears).
• Must provide valid UTR.
• Must use an umbrella company from our PSL.

Call‑Out Requirements (All Options)

• 1 week in 4
• £400 flat rate per week.
• Shift would be. Mon–Fri: 11am–8pm.
• Sat–Sun: 8am–5pm.
• Jobs received during shift must be completed.
• Schedule subject to change with notice.

Induction & Training (All Options)

3‑week structured programme:

• Week 1: Mon–Tue at training centre remote learning
• Week 2: Local mentoring
• Week 3: Dual Fuel Assessment at the training centre

Additional details:

• Hotel provided if travelling 1hr.
• Van collection (if applicable) from Aylesbury on the Friday before induction.
• Induction is pass/fail.
• You will be required to take a drug and alcohol test that will affect your ongoing employment.

Daily Expectations

• Start at customer property 8am.
• Hours: 8am–5pm (Mon–Fri) 1hr lunch
• When on call: 11am–8pm
• Minimum 4 completed jobs per day

What We Provide

(Varies slightly by package)

• Van (if applicable)
• Fuel card (if applicable)
• Phone
• Full tool kit
• Uniform & PPE
• Stock delivered to local ByBox/Pelipod

️ Next Steps

If you’d like to proceed, we will arrange a technical interview (face‑to‑face or video) covering:

• Gas & electric metering knowledge
• Field‑based scenarios
• Your previous experience

Once documents are received, we’ll book you onto the next available induction.

Interested? Call us on 01296 737306