Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools

Uniform provided

33 days holiday

Job summary

Orion Smart Metering is hiring a Dual Fuel Engineer to install smart meters in domestic properties and provide a professional service across the country. You will work in a structured team, ensuring safety and compliance at all times and represent Orion within a nationwide engineering network.

The role requires CMA1/CCN1/MET1 and MOCOPA certifications, a full UK driving licence, and DBS clearance (recent within 3 months preferred). Weekend work is optional against targets.

Qualifications

• Smart Meter Engineering qualification is required.
• CMA1, CCN1 and MET1 certifications are required.
• MOCOPA certification (or completed during induction) is needed.

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 Smart Metering as part of a nationwide engineering team.

Skills

Customer-focused service

Safety-conscious

Education

Smart Meter Engineering qualification

CMA1

CCN1

MET1

MOCOPA certification

Full UK driving licence

DBS check

EUSR card

Job description

Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer

2026-09-10T00:00:00

Preston

Lancashire

GB

PR1 2

Any

2026-12-09T21:08:19.907

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 Engineers to join our expanding team.

Pay & Package Options

Choose the option that suits your circumstances:

• Salary Package: £45,000 per annum. 33 days holiday (including bank holidays). Company van, fuel card, tools & uniform provided.
• Guaranteed Day Rate Option 1: £200 per day. Paid via Umbrella PAYE. Company van, fuel card, tools & uniform provided.
• Guaranteed Day Rate Option 2: £275 per day. Paid via Umbrella PAYE. Engineer provides own van & fuel. Tools & uniform provided.

Bonus Breakdown

Boost your earnings with monthly incentives:

• 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-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.

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