Dual Fuel Engineer

Orion Electrotech; West of England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools & uniform provided

33 days holiday

Job summary

Orion Smart Metering is seeking an experienced Dual Fuel Engineer to install smart meters in domestic properties as part of our growing national contracts. This full-time PAYE role offers excellent pay, bonuses and benefits. You will install meters safely, offer a professional customer experience, and ensure safety standards are met. The role runs Monday to Friday, with optional weekend work and KPI/performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Diploma or qualification in Smart Meter Engineering.
• MOCOPA certification (completed on induction if not already held).
• CMA1/CN1 & MET1 certificates.
• Valid driving licence.
• DBS check (recent CRB preferred).

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 proudly as part of a nationwide engineering team.

Skills

Smart Metering

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma in Smart Meter Engineering

MOCOPA certification

CMA1/CCN1/MET1

Tools

Valid driving licence

DBS check

Job description

Job Title: Dual Fuel Engineer
Locations: Derbyand surrounding areas

At Orion Smart Metering, we’re proud to work with some of the UK’s biggest energy suppliers — including two of the Big Five — as well as the UK’s #1 metering provider. 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 PAYE 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

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

1. Guaranteed Day Rate – Option 1

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

1. Guaranteed Day Rate – Option 2

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

1. CIS Option

• £240 per day
• 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 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 CRB 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. You’ll be invited to a technical interview (face-to-face or video) covering both gas and electric metering scenarios.
3. Once successful, we’ll arrange your induction, and buddying period.
4. Begin your new role with Orion — with everything ready for you to hit the ground running.

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