Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer

Orion Smart Metering; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Uniform supplied

33 days holiday

Job summary

Orion Smart Metering is seeking an experienced Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer to install and service domestic smart meters across nationwide contracts. This role offers a clear career path with competitive pay packages and practical benefits.

Options include a salary of £45,000 per annum with 33 days holiday, plus a company van, fuel card, tools and uniform. An umbrella PAYE day-rate option is also available at £200 or £275 per day, with respective van and tool provisions.

Qualifications

• Smart Meter Engineering qualification or diploma.
• CMA1 and CCN1/MET1 certifications.
• MOCOPA certification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Clean DBS check within recent 3 months preferred.
• EUSR card advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Smart Meter Engineering qualification or diploma

CMA1

CCN1 & MET1

MOCOPA certification

Full UK driving licence

Clean DBS check (recent within 3 months preferred)

Job description

Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer

2026-09-10T00:00:00

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GB, GL50 3

Application deadline: 2026-12-09T21:09:16.23

At Orion Smart Metering, we're proud to work with some of the UK’s biggest energy and metering companies. As we continue to grow our national contracts, we're looking for experienced Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineers to join our expanding team.

Pay & Package Options

• Option 1: Salary Package £45,000 per annum. 33 days holiday (including bank holidays). Company van, fuel card, tools & uniform provided.


• Option 2: Guaranteed Day Rate Option 1 £200 per day paid via Umbrella PAYE. Company van, fuel card, tools & uniform provided.


• Option 3: Guaranteed Day Rate Option 2 £275 per day paid via Umbrella PAYE. Engineer provides own van & fuel. Tools & uniform provided.

Bonus Breakdown

• 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 to 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

1. Submit your application and documents.


2. Attend a technical interview (gas & electric scenarios).


3. Complete induction and buddying period.


4. Start your new role fully equipped and ready to go.

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