Overview
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 need to be just as happy talking to the customer and getting to know them as you are about doing the installation.
Responsibilities
* Fitting smart meters and showing customers how their meter and in‑home display work.
* Explaining how to use the system to save energy and answering any questions about the green energy revolution.
* Providing top‑class service and working as part of the Octopus Energy Services team.
* Working with the office team to optimise processes and minimise admin time.
What You'll Need (Qualifications)
* MOCoPA certification, held within the last three years and evidence available.
* Gas Safe – CCN1/MET1 or CMA1/MET1 (or equivalent).
* Full UK driving licence with no more than six points.
What We Offer (Benefits)
* £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, earn an additional £15
Call‑out and Overtime
* Rotating call‑out schedule once every five weeks (Monday to Sunday) with a £250 retainer. If called out, you’ll be paid from door to door.
Saturday Working
* £50 for attending
* £70 for a dual fuel installation
* £35 for a single fuel installation
* Technical aborts are paid at half rate.
Next Steps
* If successful in our eligibility questions, we’ll invite you to our in‑person recruitment event, Octopalooza.
* On the day you’ll be welcomed by our team, checked for qualifications and asked to complete a practical trade test, followed by a short interview with an Area Manager.
* You’ll have a chance to ask any questions and learn more about life as a Smart Meter Engineer with Octopus.
Process
The process usually takes up to four weeks. You’ll chat with our recruitment team and your recruiter will help you throughout different stages.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment and fairness for everyone.
Additional Information
We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Salary and OTE
You’ll start on a £36,500 base, with the potential to earn up to £50,000 OTE — including bonus and on‑call.
Seniority level
Not applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Utilities and Environmental Services
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