Locations: Lancaster and surrounding areas
At Orion Smart Metering, we’re proud to work with some of the UK’s biggest energy suppliers — including two of the Big Five — as well as the UK’s #1 metering provider. We’re now expanding our team and are looking for experienced Dual Fuel Engineers to install meters in domestic properties as part of our growing national contracts.
The Role
As a Dual Fuel Engineer with Orion, you’ll enjoy a stable, full-time PAYE position with excellent pay, bonuses, and benefits.
You will:
Install smart meters safely and efficiently in domestic properties.
Deliver a professional, customer-focused service on every visit.
Ensure all work meets industry safety and compliance standards.
Represent Orion proudly as part of a nationwide engineering team.Pay & Package Options
Choose the option that best fits your circumstances:
Salary Package
£43,000 rising to £45,000 per annum after successful completion of 3 month probation.
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
CIS Option
£240 per day
Engineer provides own van, fuel & tools
Uniform providedWorking Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm (1-hour lunch)
Minimum of 4 jobs per day / 20 per week
Optional weekend work available once weekly targets are metBonus Breakdown
KPI Bonus – £150 per month
Achieved by hitting 75% completion of your jobs in a calendar month.Attendance Bonus – £150 per month
Awarded for full attendance and no sick days in a calendar month. Pro-rated for holiday taken
Call Out
Call out 1 week in 4. Standby payments Monday - Sunday. Price per job: £150 per dual, £80 per single, £50 per transactional job.
Saturday work available. Paid day rate
Requirements
Diploma or qualification in Smart Meter Engineering
MOCOPA certification (completed on induction if not already held)
CMA1 certificate or CCN1 & MET1
Valid driving licence
Clean DBS check (recent CRB certificate within 3 months preferred)
EUSR card (advantageous but not essential)
Documents required:
Driving licence, passport, gas certificates, MOCOPA, qualification/diploma, NI number, references, and DBS.
The Process
Submit your application and supporting documents.
You’ll be invited to a technical interview (face-to-face or video) covering both gas and electric metering scenarios.
Once successful, we’ll arrange your induction, and buddying period.
Begin your new role with Orion — with everything ready for you to hit the ground running.Ready to Apply?
If you’re an experienced Smart Metering Engineer looking to join a trusted company that offers excellent rewards, stability, and career growth, apply today or call us on (phone number removed) for more information.
At Orion Smart Metering, your skills are valued — and your hard work is always recognised
Salary description
£45000.00 - £70000.00 per year