Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer; South East

Base pay range

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 just as happy talking to the customer and getting to know them as you are about doing the installation itself. You’ll be fitting meters; showing customers how their meter and in‑home display work;

helping them save energy and answering any questions about the green energy revolution we are leading.

• MOCoPA – held within the last 3 years and can provide evidence
• Gas Safe – CCN1/MET1 or CMA1/MET1 (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

• £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 programme
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Opportunities to up‑skill to renewable tech (Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps)
• For every asset installed beyond your sixth, you’ll earn an additional £15 per asset
• £36,500 base salary with potential to earn up to £50,000 OTE – including bonus and on‑call

• You will be on a rotating call‑out schedule once every five weeks (Monday to Sunday), for which you will receive a £250 retainer. If called out you’ll be paid from door to door.

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

• We do things a little differently around here. If successful in our eligibility questions, we’ll be in touch to discuss joining us at our in‑person recruitment event, Octopalooza, where you can show us what you’ve got!
• On the day you’ll be welcomed by our team. We'll check over your qualifications and ask you to complete a practical trade test to show off your skills. You'll then have a short interview with an Area Manager so we can learn more about you, your experience and your motivation. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions and learn more about life as a Smart Meter Engineer with Octopus!

Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at  and we’d love to help!

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🚀

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic.

Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Utilities and Environmental Services