PRESTON - Transient Elite & Non Elite Dual Fuel Only Commercial Metering Engineer (2 Different Roles) at Yu Smart in Preston, England, United Kingdom | GBP38,110-43,260 | Kablio
PRESTON - Transient Elite & Non Elite Dual Fuel Only Commercial Metering Engineer (2 Different Roles)
Yu Smart
Fully accredited metering operator delivering end-to-end smart meter services across the UK.
Commercial dual-fuel metering engineer (transient, elite or non-elite)
1 months ago ago
£38,110 - £43,260
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
72 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Residential
Commercial
Gas
Electricity
Smart Metering
Role
Description
metering installation
system commissioning
equipment maintenance
stock management
safety compliance
customer interaction
Take accountability for stock, tools, and company vehicle care.
Focus purely on technical metering work — no Warrant or debt visits.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and management to deliver team and business goals.
Undertake friendly debt resolution visits to support customers.
Elite Engineers will also undertake Warrant Officer and friendly debt resolution visits (supported by our dedicated back-office team).
Deliver high-quality installation, exchange, commissioning, and maintenance of gas and electricity metering systems and communication equipment.
Deliver friendly, professional customer interactions, ensuring every visit reflects our values.
Alternate between attending Warrants as the on-site engineer and acting as the Warrant Officer (always supported — never solo).
Take responsibility for the safe installation, exchange, commissioning, removal, and maintenance of metering systems, associated equipment, and communication systems.
Maintain compliance with all health and safety regulations, metering standards, and company procedures.
Accountability for stock, vehicle, and equipment.
Requirements
current transformer
ct metering
cma1/ccn1
regt1
smart metering
driving licence
Pass colour blindness test
Full UK Driving Licence
Current Transformer (CT)
Half-Hourly / CT Metering
CMA1/CCN1 + MET1 (or equivalent)
REGT1 – Medium Pressure
Demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude and a willingness to take on a variety of field metering tasks.
Team player mindset with focus on collaboration, compliance, and continuous learning.
Comfortable conducting both standard and warrant-related visits with empathy and professionalism.
Pass a DBS check
Certificate in Power (Logic or equivalent)
Medium Pressure
MET4 – Small Commercial Gas Metering
Smart Metering (Dual Fuel) Experience
Willingness to travel for transient work (flexible levels of 1, 2, or 3 weeks away).
Gas U16–U40
Benefits
Compensation: £43,260 / year
£25 daily allowance
Refer a friend payment
£25 per night sustenance allowance, and
Day off on your birthday
Appointment allowance
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company sick pay (subject to length of service)
£40 per night transient payment for each night spent working away from home.
3 days additional annual leave if you get married/civil partnership etc.
Holiday buy – up to 5 additional days
Quality Bonus
Be open to ongoing development through technical training and mentoring opportunities.
Accommodation Provided
Annual salary review
Death in service and critical illness cover
Learning and development opportunities
Industry leading bonus scheme
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced paternity, maternity and adoption policies
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa Sponsorship
no uk visa sponsorship; candidates must already have indefinite right to work in the uk
Security clearance
must pass a dbs check
Company
Overview
£1.3m Income
Annuity Income Generated
Generated £1.3 million in annuity income from over 27,000 owned meter assets as of December 2024.
5-Year Deal
Exclusive Trading Agreement
Secured a five-year exclusive trading deal with Shell Energy in February 2024, accelerating growth and operational scale.
60% Growth
Revenue Increase
Part of a broader energy group that saw FY24 revenue rise by 60% year-over-year.
Double Profit
Pretax Profit
Achieved pretax profit doubling to £19.8 million for the half-year in FY24.
Rapidly scaled from inherited assets to a standalone metering operator as part of Yu Group, founded in 2019.
Specializes in smart meter installation, maintenance, emergency support, and new connections for gas and electricity.
Handles national rollouts across Great Britain, delivering thousands of first-time and upgrade meter installations annually.
Operates with a robust engineering workforce, a dedicated training center, and a strong commitment to safety and first-time success.
Culture + Values
Market-leading customer experience and health & safety.
Trusted partner for energy suppliers.
Robust risk management combined with innovation through digital.
Fantastic and dedicated team forming the basis of expansion.
Achievement of national coverage of skilled engineers and high-accreditation standards.
Environment + Sustainability
274 GWh
Pure Green Electricity Supplied in 2024
The company supplied a significant amount of clean energy to support sustainable operations and reduce carbon emissions.
73 GWh
Green Gas Supplied in 2024
A substantial volume of low-carbon green gas was provided to help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
13.2%
Renewable Electricity in Fuel Mix
The proportion of renewable electricity in the company's fuel mix, highlighting progress toward cleaner energy sources.
405.4 g/kWh
CO₂ Intensity
The carbon intensity of the company's fuel mix, indicating the amount of CO₂ emissions per unit of electricity generated.
Net‑zero target: support customers on their journey to net zero (ambition stated)
Leicester office built with state‑of‑the‑art energy efficiency measures
Incentives for employees to use sustainable transport
Inclusion & Diversity
Colleague engagement via regular engagement surveys and briefings
Disability Confident Employer
Equal opportunities employer
Highest compliance standards for GDPR, Modern Slavery Act