Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer (North West) at Octopus Energy

Preston, England, United Kingdom

Octopus Energy Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Renewable Energy, UtilitiesIndustries

Requirements

  • MOCoPA - held within the last 3 years and can provide evidence
  • Gas Safe – CCN1/MET1 or CMA1/MET1 (or equivalent)
  • Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
  • Track record of safety and customer excellence
  • Comfortable interacting with customers, explaining meters, in-home displays, energy savings, and answering questions

Responsibilities

  • Fitting dual fuel smart meters in customers' homes
  • Showing customers how their meter and in-home display work
  • Explaining how meters help save energy
  • Answering customer questions about the green energy revolution
  • Participating in a rotating call-out schedule once every five weeks (Monday to Sunday)
  • Handling Saturday working as required (dual fuel or single fuel installations)
  • Attending in-person recruitment event including practical trade test and interview (for successful candidates)

Skills

MOCoPA
Gas Safe CCN1
Gas Safe MET1
Gas Safe CMA1
Smart Meter Installation
Dual Fuel Meter Fitting

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$2,476.6MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.
Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.
£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.
The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.
Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.
Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.
Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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