Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Uniform provided

KPI bonus (£150/month)

Attendance bonus (£150/month)

Weekend work potential

Job summary

Orion Smart Metering is expanding its national contracts and seeks experienced Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineers. You will install smart meters in domestic properties, ensuring safety, compliance, and a high standard of customer service.

This role offers a stable position with strong earning potential and a supportive team. Roles include participating in a nationwide engineering team, standard working hours, and optional weekend work once targets are met.

Qualifications

• 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)

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

Education

Smart Metering qualification or diploma

CMA1 or CCN1 & MET1

MOCOPA certification

Full UK driving licence

Clean DBS check (recent within 3 months)

EUSR card (advantageous)

Job description

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

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

• 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