Commercial Metering Engineer

Yü Group; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in the UK is seeking Transient Elite & Non-Elite Engineers dedicated to gas and electricity metering. The roles come with unique responsibilities, including debt resolution and technical metering tasks. Candidates will receive full support and opportunities for development in an expanding environment. A flexible working pattern is offered alongside various benefits, including a retention bonus and industry-leading allowances.

Benefits

Retention Bonus Scheme

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Quality Bonus

£25 daily allowance

Accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Experience with Smart Metering (Dual Fuel) is essential.
• A full UK Driving License is required.
• Ability to pass a colour blindness test.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient delivery of gas and electricity metering services.
• Undertake visits for debt resolution and meter installations.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Willingness to travel for transient work

Empathy and professionalism

Team player mindset

Accountability for stock, vehicle, and equipment

Education

CMA1/CCN1 + MET1 (or equivalent)

Smart Metering (Dual Fuel) Experience

Certificate in Power (Logic or equivalent)

Tools

Smart Metering Equipment

Job description

TEESIDE - Transient Elite & Non Elite Dual Fuel Only Commercial Metering Engineer (2 Different Roles)

Department: YUS - FT13 - General Engineers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Teeside

Reporting To: Regional Field Manager

Compensation: £43,260 / year

Transient Elite & Non Elite Dual Fuel Only Commercial Metering Engineer (2 Different Roles)

Transient Elite (Warrant Officer & Debt Resolution Visits): Responsible for all debt-related work, including warrant officer duties and friendly debt resolution visits.

Transient Non-Elite (Dual Fuel Only): Focused purely on core metering duties with no warrant or debt-related work.

Retention Bonus Scheme: Up to £60,000 payable after three years, subject to business performance and individual targets.

Reports to: Regional Field Manager

Location: Field UK Based – Teeside – TS postcodes

Working Hours: 40 hours Monday – Friday

Transient Work: Open to discussion levels of transient work (1, 2 or 3 weeks away per month).

Salary:

• Transient Elite Dual Fuel: £44,805 (Realistic earning potential £50k–£55k)
• Transient Dual Fuel Only (Non-Elite): £38,250

Overview

We’re looking for talented and ambitious engineers to join our rapidly growing business. This is a unique opportunity for passionate, motivated individuals to help us expand our field gas and electric metering capability across the UK.

Whether you’re looking to join as a Transient Elite Engineer, including Warrant Officer duties, or prefer a Transient Non-Elite Dual Fuel role focused purely on metering without warrant work, we have the right opportunity for you.

Our Transient Engineers work flexibly across different regions, with levels of transient work open to discussion – whether you prefer being away 1, 2 or 3 weeks out of 4, we’ll work with you to find the right balance.

Typical working pattern: Transient role requiring you to work away from home at least one week out of every four. The exact frequency of transient weeks will be discussed at the interview stage.

During transient weeks, you will typically travel to your allocated location on Sunday, work Monday to Thursday (8am–7pm), and return home on Friday.

All travel time will be paid at overtime rates (x1.5 and x1 respectively). In addition, you will receive a £25 per night sustenance allowance and a £40 per night transient payment for each night spent working away from home.

The Role & What We Need from Yü

You’ll work predominantly in the commercial sector, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of gas and electricity metering services.

Depending on your role choice, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Transient Elite Engineers:
  • Undertake friendly debt resolution visits to support customers.
  • Alternate between attending Warrants as the on-site engineer and acting as the Warrant Officer (always supported – never solo).
• Transient Non-Elite (Dual Fuel Only):
  • Focus purely on technical metering work – no Warrant or debt visits.

All engineers will receive full technical support, ongoing mentoring, and opportunities to upskill in areas such as: Three‑Phase, Medium Pressure, Half‑Hourly / CT Metering, Gas U16–U40.

Future career progression is available to: Technical Lead, Quality Assessor, Regional Field Manager.

What We Need from Yü:

• Deliver high‑quality installation, exchange, commissioning, and maintenance of gas and electricity metering systems and communication equipment.
• Demonstrate a ‘can‑do’ attitude and a willingness to take on a variety of field metering tasks.
• Take responsibility for the safe installation, exchange, commissioning, removal, and maintenance of metering systems, associated equipment, and communication systems.
• Deliver friendly, professional customer interactions, ensuring every visit reflects our values.
• Elite Engineers will also undertake Warrant Officer and friendly debt resolution visits (supported by our dedicated back‑office team).
• Non‑Elite Engineers will focus exclusively on core dual fuel metering duties – no warrant or debt‑related work.
• Maintain compliance with all health and safety regulations, metering standards, and company procedures.
• Take accountability for stock, tools, and company vehicle care.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and management to deliver team and business goals.
• Be open to ongoing development through technical training and mentoring opportunities.
• Work primarily in the commercial sector with opportunities for upskilling in: Three Phase, Medium Pressure, Half Hourly / CT Metering, Gas U16 – U40.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Willingness to travel for transient work (flexible levels of 1, 2, or 3 weeks away).
• Comfortable conducting both standard and warrant‑related visits with empathy and professionalism.
• Team player mindset with focus on collaboration, compliance, and continuous learning.
• Accountability for stock, vehicle, and equipment.

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• Smart Metering (Dual Fuel) Experience
• CMA1/CCN1 + MET1 (or equivalent)
• Certificate in Power (Logic or equivalent)

Desirable but not essential

• MET4 – Small Commercial Gas Metering
• Current Transformer (CT)
• Three Phase
• REGT1 – Medium Pressure

Additional Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Pass colour blindness test
• Pass a DBS check

Benefits - Yü Come First

• Retention Bonus Scheme: Up to £60,000 payable after three years, subject to overall business performance and individual targets
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Industry‑leading bonus scheme
• Quality Bonus
• £25 daily allowance
• Accommodation provided
• Holiday buy – up to 5 additional days
• Day off on your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual salary review
• Learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced paternity, maternity and adoption policies
• Yü made a difference Awards
• 3 days additional annual leave if you get married/civil partnership etc.
• Appointment allowance
• Long‑service recognition
• Refer a friend payment
• Company sick pay (subject to length of service)
• Death in service and critical illness cover
• Plus, many more

Legal and Work Rights

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have an indefinite right to work in the UK.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply for a role, please let us know and we will see what we can do.