Smart meter installer
Career outlook for smart meter installer
UK Salary Ranges
Entry-level
£15,000
Experienced
£25,000
Currently employed in Scotland
22,000
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What's it like?
You would fit and repair gas and electricity meters in homes and businesses.
Smart meters help customers to keep track of how much energy they use in real time and which appliances use the most power. The aim is to help customers reduce their energy use and so cut bills.
On a typical job, you would:
- Visit the customer at the arranged time
- Remove the existing meter
- Fit the new smart meter
- Do tests to make sure the meter is working
- Explain how to use the meter
- Answer any further questions
- Give energy efficiency advice to customers
You could work for one of the big energy companies or for a smaller firm. You would not have to sell energy plans or tariffs.
It would be important to understand safe working practices.
Working conditions
Hours
Environment
Travel
UK employment status
Full-time
71%
Part-time
3%
Self employed
26%
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- Working with technology
- Problem solving
- Observation
- Attention to detail
- Implementing ideas
- Taking initiative
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Qualifications
There are no formal qualifications required to enter this role but most employers value a good general education
You could do a Modern Apprenticeship in Smart Meter Installation.
Some employers may ask for qualifications at SCQF level 4/5.
Useful subjects
- Maths
- English
- Science subjects
- Technologies subjects
You will also need
- To be approved for membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme run by Disclosure Scotland
- A full driving licence
Helpful to have
Qualifications and experience that show technical skills such as Skills for Work Construction Engineering (SCFQ level 3) or Engineering Skills (SCQF level 5).