Smart meter installer
Fit and mend gas and electricity meters in homes and businesses. You'd help people be more energy-efficient.
About the job
What it's 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.
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Hours
You'd work 35 to 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. You may also be part of a standby rota for jobs outside of normal working hours, which could include weekends.
Environment
You'd install meters inside domestic and commercial premises or in buildings nearby. Some sites may be outside, and you'd be expected to work in all weathers.
Travel
Your employer would normally provide you with a van to travel from job to job. As you'd mostly be working alone, a full UK driving licence is usually needed.
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Top specialised skills
These are the top specialised skills that have been found in job vacancies across Scotland. From March 2024 to March 2025.
- smart meter systems
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- electric meters
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- smart meter installation
- industry standards
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Meta skills
Here are some of the meta skills you'll need to do this job.
- taking initiative
- implementing ideas
- attention to detail
- observation
- problem solving
- working with technology
- verbal communication
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Getting in
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Colleges and universities will list subjects you'll need for entry to a course. Some useful subjects include:
Engineering Science
Practical Electronics
Skills for Work: Energy
Skills for Work: Engineering Skills
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.
Qualifications and experience that show technical skills such as Skills for Work Construction Engineering (SCFQ level 3) or Engineering Skills (SCQF level 5).
To be approved for membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme run by Disclosure Scotland
A full driving licence
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