Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Uniform provided

33 days holiday including bank

Job summary

Orion Smart Metering is looking for a Dual Fuel Engineer to install smart meters in domestic properties across the UK. You will join a nationwide engineering team, delivering a safe, customer‑focused service and upholding industry safety standards.

You will play a key role in a growing national operation with clear earning potential, supported by a company van, fuel card, tools and uniform. Training and induction included.

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 as part of a nationwide engineering team.

Skills

Customer service

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Smart Meter Engineering qualification or diploma

CMA1 or CCN1 & MET1

MOCOPA certification

Full UK driving licence

DBS check

EUSR card

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 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