Overview
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 as comfortable talking to customers as you are about the installation itself. You’ll be fitting meters; showing customers how their meter and in-home display work; how it can help them save energy and answering any questions about the green energy revolution we are leading.
As part of the Octopus Energy Services team, you’ll have the backing of Octopus Energy’s tech power to evolve processes and reduce admin time, so you can focus on delivering top-class service. You’ll be supported by an office team with aligned performance goals and shared responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* Fit smart meters and show customers how their meter and in‑home display work
* Explain how meters can help customers save energy and answer questions about the service
* Represent Octopus Energy brands in customers’ homes with safety and customer excellence as a priority
What you’ll need
* MOCoPA – held within the last 3 years and able to provide evidence
* Gas Safe – CCN1/MET1 or CMA1/MET1 (or equivalent)
* Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
What we offer
* £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
Call-out, overtime and pay
* Rotating call-out schedule once every five weeks (Monday to Sunday) with a £250 retainer; pay applies when called out
* Saturday work: £50 for attending; £70 for a dual fuel installation; £35 for a single fuel installation; technical aborts paid at half rate
Next steps
* Eligible candidates may be invited to join an in-person recruitment event (Octopalooza) and complete a practical trade test, followed by an interview
* You’ll meet with a recruitment team and an Area Manager to discuss your experience, motivation and questions about life as a Smart Meter Engineer with Octopus
Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks; we’ll work with you to accommodate your schedule. For questions, email hiring@octoenergy.com.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to Equal Opportunity and an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on any protected attribute and strive to provide equal opportunities, fairness, and an inclusive culture for everyone.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Utilities and Environmental Services
Location notes and related roles are listed for visibility, with recruitment activity referring to multiple UK locations.
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