ILFORD - Elite & Non Elite Dual Fuel Only Commercial Metering Engineer (2 Different Roles)
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Department: YUS - FT13 - General Engineers
Location: Ilford
Retention Bonus Scheme: Up to £60,000 payable after three years, subject to overall business performance and individual targets.
Reports to: Regional Field Manager
Working hours: 40 hours Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. No on‑call rota – role follows a rotating shift pattern. All team members commit to one of the following shifts on a rotational basis:
- 6:00am – 3:00pm
- 8:00am – 5:00pm
- 11:00am – 7:00pm
Flexibility and reliability across all three shift patterns are essential.
Salary Options:
- Elite Dual Fuel: £43,260 (Realistic earning potential £50K–£55K)
- Dual Fuel Only (Non‑Elite, see above): £38,110
- London Elite Dual Fuel: £45,320
- London Dual Fuel Only (Non‑Elite, no warrant work): £40,170
Overview
We’re growing fast and offering a choice of career paths to suit different skillsets, ambitions and lifestyles. Whether you join as an Elite Engineer, including Warrant Officer duties, or prefer a Non‑Elite Dual Fuel role focused purely on metering without warrant work, we have the right opportunity for you.
It’s not just another dual fuel position – it’s a chance to be part of a company redefining what it means to be a metering engineer, with clear progression, industry‑leading training and exceptional rewards.
The Role
You’ll work predominantly in the commercial sector, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of gas and electricity metering services.
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).
Non‑Elite (Dual Fuel Only):
- Focus purely on technical metering work – no Warrant or debt visits.
All engineers receive full technical support, ongoing mentoring and opportunities to upskill in:
- 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 You
- Demonstrate a ‘can‑do’ attitude and 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.
Essential Qualifications / Experience
- Smart Metering (Dual Fuel) experience
- Industry Qualifications: 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
- UK Driving Licence
- Pass a 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
- 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)
- New modern facilities
- Death in service and critical illness cover
- Plus, many more
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.
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