Smart Meter Installer

Typical Salary

£13,000 To £30,000

Typical Hours

42 to 44 a week

weekends occasionally

How To Become a Smart Meter Installer

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

You could do a college course to learn some of the skills you need for this job. Examples include:

Level 2 Diploma in Gas Installation
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

Apprenticeship

You could do an intermediate apprenticeship as a dual fuel meter installer.

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

There are no set requirements to start training as a smart meter installer. You may have an advantage if you've got experience and qualifications in a similar area like gas or electricity installation.

Some employers may prefer you to have a minimum of 3 or 4 GCSEs including maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

knowledge of building and construction
the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
maths knowledge
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
analytical thinking skills
the ability to use your initiative
leadership skills
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

In your day-to-day duties you could:

visit customers’ premises
remove the existing meter
fit the new smart meter
carry out tests to make sure the meter is working
explain to the customer how to read the meter and how to get the most from it

Working Environment

You could work at a client's business or at a client's home.

Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, you'll travel often and cramped.

You may need to wear a uniform.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about careers in the energy industry through the Talent Source Network.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.