Details:
- Salary: £42,000 - Annum
- Location: Tavistock Devon South West
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
We at Orion are recruiting experienced Dual Fuel Smart Metering Engineers to join our expanding metering workforce, installing smart meters in domestic properties across the region. This is a long‑term opportunity with excellent earning potential, structured training, and multiple engagement routes to suit your preferred way of working.
Available Packages
1️⃣ PAYE – Employed Role
£42,000 per annum.
Van & fuel card provided.
33 days holiday (25 8 bank holidays).
Pension (3% employer / 5% employee).
Perkbox access.
Recommend‑a‑friend bonus up to £500.
All tools, PPE, consumables & parts provided.
Weekly pay (2 weeks in arrears).2️⃣ Umbrella – PAYE via Umbrella Company
Option A – Van Provided
£200 per day.
Van & fuel card supplied.Option B – Use Own Van
£275 per day.
Paid weekly (2 weeks in arrears).
Must use an umbrella company from our PSL.3️⃣ CIS – Self‑Employed (via approved Umbrella)
£240 per day.
Must supply own van & fuel.
Option to hire a van via Orion (£200/week incl. insurance).
Paid weekly (2 weeks in arrears).
Bonus paid monthly.
Must provide valid UTR.
Must use an umbrella company from our PSL. Call‑Out Requirements (All Options)
1 week in 4
£400 flat rate per week.
Shift would be. Mon–Fri: 11am–8pm.
Sat–Sun: 8am–5pm.
Jobs received during shift must be completed.
Schedule subject to change with notice. Induction & Training (All Options)
3‑week structured programme:
Week 1: Mon–Tue at training centre remote learning
Week 2: Local mentoring
Week 3: Dual Fuel Assessment at the training centreAdditional details:
Hotel provided if travelling 1hr.
Van collection (if applicable) from Aylesbury on the Friday before induction.
Induction is pass/fail.
You will be required to take a drug and alcohol test that will affect your ongoing employment. Daily Expectations
Start at customer property 8am.
Hours: 8am–5pm (Mon–Fri) 1hr lunch
When on call: 11am–8pm
Minimum 4 completed jobs per day What We Provide
(Varies slightly by package)
Van (if applicable)
Fuel card (if applicable)
Phone
Full tool kit
Uniform & PPE
Stock delivered to local ByBox/Pelipod
️ Next Steps
If you’d like to proceed, we will arrange a technical interview (face‑to‑face or video) covering:
Gas & electric metering knowledge
Field‑based scenarios
Your previous experienceOnce documents are received, we’ll book you onto the next available induction.
Interested? Call us on (phone number removed)