Dual Fuel Engineer

Orion Electrotech; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Uniform provided

33 days holiday

Job summary

Orion Smart Metering is expanding its nationwide engineering team and seeks experienced Dual Fuel Engineers to install meters in domestic properties across the UK. This full-time role offers stable pay, bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will install smart meters safely, deliver a professional, customer-focused service on every visit, and ensure all work meets industry safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or qualification in Smart Meter Engineering.
• MOCOPA certification (completed on induction if not already held).
• CMA1 certificate or CCN1 & MET1.
• Valid driving licence and clean DBS check.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Safety compliance

Team player

Education

Diploma or qualification in Smart Meter Engineering

MOCOPA certification

CMA1 certificate

CCN1 & MET1

Job description

At Orion Smart Metering, we’re proud to work with leading energy suppliers across the UK. We’re now expanding our team and are looking for experienced Dual Fuel Engineers to install meters in domestic properties as part of our growing national contracts.

The Role

As a Dual Fuel Engineer with Orion, you’ll enjoy a stable, full-time position with excellent pay, bonuses, and benefits.

You will:

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

Pay & Package Options

Choose the option that best fits your circumstances:

1. Salary Package

• £45,000 per annum
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company van, fuel card, tools & uniform provided

2. Umbrella Day Rate – Option 1

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

3. Umbrella Day Rate – Option 2

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

Working Hours

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

Bonus Breakdown

KPI Bonus – £150 per month

• Achieved by hitting 75% completion of your jobs in a calendar month

Attendance Bonus – £150 per month

• Awarded for full attendance and no sick days in a calendar month (pro-rated for holiday taken)

Call Out

• Call out 1 week in 4
• Standby payments Monday–Sunday
• Price per job: £150 per dual, £80 per single, £50 per transactional job
• Saturday work available (paid at day rate)

Requirements

• Diploma or qualification in Smart Meter Engineering
• MOCOPA certification (completed on induction if not already held)
• CMA1 certificate or CCN1 & MET1
• Valid driving licence
• Clean DBS check (recent certificate within 3 months preferred)
• EUSR card (advantageous but not essential)

Documents required:

• Driving licence, passport, gas certificates, MOCOPA, qualification/diploma, NI number, references, and DBS

The Process

1. Submit your application and supporting documents
2. Attend a technical interview (face-to-face or video) covering gas and electric metering scenarios
3. Complete induction and buddying period
4. Start your new role with Orion — ready to hit the ground running

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