Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer (East Midlands)

Octopus Group; Leicester, Louth, Newark and Sherwood, Loughborough, Boston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy company as a Smart Meter Engineer, responsible for installing and explaining smart meters to customers. You'll work in various homes to help save energy and promote our green energy mission. With a supportive team and advanced technology, enjoy a starting salary of £36,500, performance bonuses, and opportunities to grow in the renewable tech sector.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Company vehicle, fuel, and tools

Lunch allowance

600 share options in Octopus Energy Group

Company pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Health & wellbeing program

Opportunities to upskill in renewable tech

Qualifications

• MOCoPA certification held within the last 2 years.
• Gas Safe – CCN1/MET1 or CMA1/MET1 (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving license with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Fitting meters and explaining their functionality to customers.
• Answering questions regarding the green energy revolution.
• Representing the brand in customers' homes.

Skills

Customer Excellence

Safety

Job description

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution and need your help to turn our vision into a reality.

We're looking for smart meter engineers with a track record of safety and customer excellence. You’ll be representing our brands in our customers’ homes, so you’ll need to be comfortable talking to customers and doing installations.

You’ll be fitting meters, showing customers how their meters and in-home displays work, and explaining how these can help save energy, while answering any questions about the green energy revolution we are leading.

As part of the Octopus Energy Services team, we’ll ensure you have everything needed to deliver top-class service. You’ll be supported by an office team sharing the same goals, working as one team. You’ll also benefit from Octopus Energy’s advanced technology, allowing us to continually improve processes, reducing admin time and increasing service quality.

What you'll need:

• MOCoPA - held within the last 2 years with evidence
• Gas Safe – CCN1/MET1 or CMA1/MET1 (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving license with no more than 6 points

What we offer:

• £36,500 starting salary
• £2,500 annual performance bonus and fit bonuses
• £25 per week lunch allowance
• Company vehicle, fuel, and tools
• 600 share options in Octopus Energy Group
• Referral program
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing program
• Opportunities to upskill in renewable tech (Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps)
• Earn an additional £15 for every asset installed beyond your sixth

Call-out and Overtime:

• Rotating call-out schedule once every five weeks (Monday to Sunday), with a £250 retainer. Paid door-to-door when called out.

Saturday working:

• £50 for attending
• £70 for dual fuel installation
• £35 for single fuel installation
• Technical aborts paid at half rate

Next Steps:

• If eligible, we’ll invite you to our in-person recruitment event, Octopalooza, to showcase your skills.
• You’ll meet our team, undergo a practical trade test, and have a short interview with an Area Manager. You can also ask questions about working as a Smart Meter Engineer with Octopus.

Salary range: £36,500 - £50,000 per year

You’ll start at £36,500, with potential earnings up to £50,000 including bonus and on-call pay.

Our process typically takes up to 4 weeks. Throughout, our recruitment team will support you. For questions, contact us at [e-mail].

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We aim to provide all the tools and environment you need to succeed. Need accommodations? Let us know, and we’ll do our best to customize your interview process for comfort and success.

We encourage applications from all groups, including women, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We value diverse, honest, and empathetic people. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusion for everyone.