CAMBRIDGE - Transient Elite & Non Elite Dual Fuel Only Commercial Metering Engineer (2 Differen[...]

Yü-Smart Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm in Cambridge is seeking talented engineers for the role of Transient Elite & Non Elite Commercial Metering Engineer. Responsibilities include installation and maintenance of metering systems with flexible working conditions. The role offers competitive compensation and a retention bonus scheme up to £60,000 after three years, alongside multiple benefits including 24 days annual leave and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Retention bonus scheme up to £60,000

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company sick pay

Annual salary review

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Must pass colour blindness test.
• Successful completion of DBS check essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, exchange, and maintain gas and electricity metering systems.
• Demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude across various tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Willingness to travel for transient work

Comfortable conducting warrant-related visits

Team player mindset

Education

Smart Metering (Dual Fuel) Experience

CMA1/CCN1 + MET1 (or equivalent)

Certificate in Power (Logic or equivalent)

Job description

CAMBRIDGE - Transient Elite & Non Elite Dual Fuel Only Commercial Metering Engineer (2 Different Roles)

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: Cambridge

Compensation: £43,260 / year

Department: YUS - FT13 - General Engineers

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 - Transient Cambridge - CB 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: £43,260 (Realistic earning potential £50K–£55K)
• Transient Dual Fuel Only (Non‑Elite, see above): £38,110

Overview

We’re looking for talented and ambitious engineers to join our rapidly growing business. This is a unique opportunity for passionate, motivated individuals to help us expand our field gas and electric metering capability across the UK.

Whether you’re looking to join as a Transient Elite Engineer, including Warrant Officer duties, or prefer a Transient Non‑Elite Dual Fuel role focused purely on metering without warrant work, we have the right opportunity for you.

Our Transient Engineers work flexibly across different regions, with levels of transient work open to discussion – whether you prefer being away 1, 2 or 3 weeks out of 4, we’ll work with you to find the right balance.

The Role & What We Need

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality installation, exchange, commissioning, and maintenance of gas and electricity metering systems and communication equipment.
• Demonstrate a ‘can‑do’ attitude and a 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.
• 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

• 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

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.