Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer

GI Group Main Account; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer. You will install and maintain smart meters, ensuring excellent customer service and safety during outages. Ideal candidates will have experience in smart metering and hold relevant qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary of £37,823 with on-target earnings exceeding £50,000, alongside numerous benefits including bonuses, healthcare, and training opportunities.

Benefits

£37,823 per year basic salary

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Experience installing gas and electric meters is essential.
• Previous work with smart meters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install dual fuel smart meters.
• Investigate non-communicating meters.
• Handle emergency and maintenance appointments.

Skills

Smart Meter Installation

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

CCN1 / CMA1 / CMA3

NVQ Level 2 in Smart Metering (Dual Fuel)

Tools

MOCOPA

Job description

Join Us - Powering the Future of Energy with Our Client

Where will you be working?
Our client is at the forefront of delivering essential energy services that power homes and businesses across the UK. Their end-to-end solutions include electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, metering, and home decarbonisation.

This role is within the Metering division, the UK's leading provider of metering services in the energy retail sector. They offer efficient and flexible solutions for gas, electricity, and water meters. Want to be part of it?

What will you be doing?
As a Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer, you'll join our client's Metering team, supporting major energy suppliers like EON, OVO, and EDF. Your main duties will include:

• Installing smart meters (dual fuel)
• Investigating non-communicating meters
• Handling emergency and maintenance appointments

You will work independently in the field, meeting new people daily and delivering outstanding customer service. You'll explain meter functions and safety clearly, and respond quickly to restore gas or electricity during outages.

Our client offers regular training to keep your skills sharp and current.

Fun fact: 87% of the current field management team have been promoted internally. If career progression is important to you, this is the place to grow.

What you'll bring:

• A valid UK driving licence (held for at least 1 year, with no more than 6 points)
• Qualifications such as CCN1 / CMA1 / CMA3, or NVQ Level 2 in Smart Metering (Dual Fuel)
• Experience installing gas and electric smart meters
• Previous MOCOPA experience

Additional (not essential) skills that are a bonus:

• REGT1, 3-phase, or CT metering

What’s in it for you?
GI Group, on behalf of our client, offers a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:

• £37,823 per year basic salary with on-target earnings of £50,000+
• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• 24/7 online GP service
• Employee assistance programme
• "My Rewards" portal with thousands of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance & charitable schemes
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Recognition and reward programmes

Additional benefits include:

• £2,000 annual safety & attendance bonus (paid biannually)
• On-target earnings of £50,000+
• 30-33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Sick pay scheme
• Uncapped productivity-related bonus
• £1,000 salary uplift for 3-phase/CT/Medium Pressure qualifications
• Paid overtime (time and a half/Sundays at double time)
• Company van and fuel card
• Private healthcare and health cash plan
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Standby/overtime/call-out pay for extra earning potential

About Our Client
Our client is committed to being an employer of choice, supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and actively recruiting veterans. They are recognized as one of the Top 100 UK companies for veteran employment and offer ENABLE inclusion networks to foster a sense of belonging.

Their values are:

• Responsible - for their people, clients, communities, and the planet
• Open - always seeking better ways to exceed expectations
• Together - believing in teamwork
• Ambitious - leading in essential infrastructure services

Whether you're starting your career or looking to grow, industry-recognised training and development opportunities are available.

Ready to apply?
Please apply promptly, as some roles may close early. Successful candidates may undergo background checks, and some positions require drug and alcohol testing during onboarding.

Let GI Group assist you in taking the next step with a forward-thinking, career-building opportunity.

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