Duel Fuel Engineer - Orkney Islands

RecruitMe; Scotland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Dual Fuel Engineer, where your expertise will help shape a sustainable energy future. This role offers the chance to install and maintain cutting-edge smart meters while mentoring junior engineers. With a strong focus on professional development, you'll receive comprehensive training and support, ensuring you thrive in a dynamic environment. Enjoy exceptional benefits including generous holiday allowances, health plans, and a commitment to employee ownership. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 holiday days plus 8 public holidays

Employee Ownership scheme

Company Van

Training at Dual Fuel Engineer Academy

Employee Assistance Programme

SmartHealth app access

Cycle Scheme

Medicash Employee health plan

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption policy

Life Insurance cover

Qualifications

• Qualified Dual Fuel Engineer or technician ready to advance.
• Experience in Dual Fuel Smart Metering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain smart gas and electric meters.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Technical confidence

Proactive attitude

Education

CMA1/CCN1, REGT1, MET1 and MET2 certifications

Level 2 Diploma in Smart Metering

Proof of electrical competence

Tools

Mobile Phone

Tablet

Tools

Job description

Kirkwall - Field based - £41,795 with OTE up to £54,000 with exceptional benefits (below) - Sign on Bonus: £6, 000 (for engineers based in Scotland) - Quarterly Install Bonus: between £3, 000 and £6, 000 per year

Our client is an employee owned business that believes in smart solutions – not just for the customers they serve, but for the people they work with.

They own, install and manage carbon reduction (CaRe) assets, including smart meters, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and EV charge points. At the heart of the UK energy market for over two decades, they play a critical role in transforming and decarbonising the UK energy system.

Their Engineers are the face of what they do, playing a key role in delivering essential services while representing the values of safety, quality, and customer care.

Whether you're already a qualified Dual Fuel Engineer or looking to expand your skillset in a supportive, growing environment, you'll find the right tools, training, and opportunities to thrive here.

As a Dual Fuel Engineer, you’ll be responsible for installing and maintaining smart gas and electric meters in homes and businesses.

This is more than just an installation role — you’ll be mentoring junior engineers, championing best practice, and helping to create a safer, smarter future for energy.

Our client actively supports and encourages professional development including internal and external accredited courses, upskilling (get qualified for new technologies), study support and E-Learning and internal promotion.

What We’re Looking For

• CMA1/CCN1, REGT1, MET1 and MET2 certifications

• Level 2 Diploma in Smart Metering (Dual Fuel/Power) or proof of electrical competence

• Previous experience in Dual Fuel Smart Metering

• A full, clean UK driving licence

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Technical confidence and a proactive attitude

Benefits:

• 25 holiday days per year with additional allocation of 8 public holidays (includes discretionary option to buy and sell).

• Automatically qualify for an Employee Ownership scheme.

• After 5 years’ service, you will be rewarded with an additional 5 day’s annual leave increasing your total to 30 personal days and 8 public holidays.

• Own branded Company Van, a Mobile Phone and Tablet, Tools and Branded Uniform.

• Training at their state-of-the-art Dual Fuel Engineer Academy.

• Employee Assistance Programme (free access to counselling & support) with easy access via My Healthy Advantage app.

• Access to SmartHealth app - includes a free 24/7 online GP and a range of wellbeing services.

• Cycle Scheme - lower your carbon footprint whilst staying healthy.

• Medicash Employee health plan - Medicash offer health plans that look after you and your family by providing a range of positive healthcare benefits. Even better, they also take care of the money side of things with cash back to cover costs such as dental and optical bills, physiotherapy and even offer retail discounts.

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption policy.

• Life Insurance cover where your next of kin will receive 4 times your annual salary.

• Refer a friend bonus (£500).

• Corporate season ticket travel.

• Length of service cash incentive.

• Automatic enrolment into the Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme from day 1, matched up to 5%.

• Company Sick Pay for peace of mind.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you're a qualified Dual Fuel Engineer looking for your next challenge — or an ambitious technician ready to take the next step — we want to hear from you.

Apply now and join a team where your skills truly matter.