Overview
Location: Edinburgh
Compensation: £43,260 / year
Department: YUS - FT13 - General Engineers
Description: Transient Elite & Non Elite Dual Fuel Only Commercial Metering Engineer (2 Different Roles). Elite means you will do all debt related work including being the Warrant Officer. Dual Fuel Only (Non-Elite) means you won’t be asked to be the Warrant Officer, and you won’t do any Debt Visits, but you will be the engineer on Warrants.
Retention Bonus Scheme: Up to £60,000 payable after three years, subject to overall business performance and individual targets
Reports to: Regional Field Manager
Location: Field UK Based - Edinburgh - EH postcodes
Working Hours: 40 hours Monday – Friday
Transient Work: Open to discuss levels of transient work (1, 2 or 3 weeks away per month)
Salary: Transient Elite Dual Fuel: £44,805 (Realistic earning potential £50K–£55K); Transient Dual Fuel Only (Non-Elite, see above): £38,250
Responsibilities
Overview: Join a rapidly growing business to expand field gas and electric metering capability across the UK. You will work in the commercial sector delivering gas and electricity metering services, with role-specific duties based on Elite or Non-Elite status.
Typical working pattern: This is a transient role, requiring you to work away from home at least one week out of every four. Exact frequency (1, 2, or 3 weeks per month) will be discussed at interview. During transient weeks you will typically travel to your allocated location on Sunday, work Monday to Thursday (8am–7pm), and return home on Friday. All travel time will be paid at overtime rates (x1.5 and x1 respectively). You will receive:
* £25 per night sustenance allowance
* £40 per night transient payment for each night away from home
The Role
You’ll work predominantly in the commercial sector, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of gas and electricity metering services. Depending on your role choice, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Transient Elite Engineers
* Undertake friendly debt resolution visits to support customers
* Alternate between Warrants as the on-site engineer and acting as the Warrant Officer (always supported — never solo)
Transient Non-Elite (Dual Fuel Only)
* Focus purely on technical metering work — no Warrant or debt visits
All engineers will receive full technical support, ongoing mentoring, and opportunities to upskill in areas such as:
* 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 Yü
* Deliver high-quality installation, exchange, commissioning, and maintenance of gas and electricity metering systems and communication equipment
* 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 and associated equipment
* Deliver friendly, professional customer interactions, ensuring every visit reflects our values
* Elite Engineers will undertake Warrant Officer and friendly debt resolution visits (supported by our dedicated back-office team)
* Non-Elite Engineers will focus 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
* Work primarily in the commercial sector with opportunities for upskilling in:
* Three Phase
* Medium Pressure
* Half Hourly / CT Metering
* Gas U16 – U40
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Willingness to travel for transient work (flexible levels of 1, 2, or 3 weeks away)
* Comfortable conducting both standard and warrant-related visits with empathy and professionalism
* Team player mindset with focus on collaboration, compliance, and continuous learning
* Accountability for stock, vehicle, and equipment
Essential Qualifications / Experience
* Smart Metering (Dual Fuel) Experience
* 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
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Pass colour blindness test
* Pass a DBS check
Benefits
We have a wide range of benefits for our employees including:
* 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
* Industry leading bonus scheme
* Quality Bonus
* £25 daily allowance
* Accommodation Provided
* 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)
* Death in service and critical illness cover
* Plus, many more
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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.
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