Smart Metering Apprenticeship

British Gas; Amersham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Amersham is seeking a Smart Meter Engineer for their apprenticeship program. This role offers a starting salary of £15,435, with a structured pay progression and a supportive work environment. Candidates should possess GCSEs including Maths and English, a driving license, and a passion for customer service. Training will be provided at one of our UK academies.

Benefits

Expensed electric van

Flexible work-life balance

Salary progression with bonuses

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical or technical mindset and customer-oriented attitude.
• Availability for training at UK academies with accommodation provided.
• Requires a full UK driving licence.

Skills

GCSEs including Maths & English at grade C/4 or above

Genuine passion for learning and customer service

Full UK driving licence with 6 points or less

Education

4 GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Overview

British Gas
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6
£15435 - £37104/annum Depending on Stage
Full time
NEW

Skills you need to succeed as a Smart Meter Engineer

• 4 GCSEs, ideally including Maths & English, at grade C/4 or above or a recognised equivalent
• A carefully considered CV that shows you have a genuine passion for learning a trade, able to demonstrate that you are mechanically or technically minded, & love providing awesome customer service
• A full UK driving licence with 6 points or less
• Availability to attend training at one of our four UK academies - with accommodation and travel provided if needed.

Heres whats in it for you

• Starting salary of £15,435 rising to £18,743 at week 28, £22,050 (typically) at week 35, £23,877 (typically) at week 52, & £31,597 (typically) at week 60 of your apprenticeship
• Once you have completed the full programme and aftercare support (typically at week 76) your salary will increase to £37,104 with bonus and add ons on top.
• We also offer London Weighting Allowance ranging from £4000 to £6000 (dependant on location) for living or starting your day within London.
• An expensed electric van for you to use for work, including an EV charge point where applicable & charge card.

Important Notice Regarding 2025 Recruitment: We are planning extensive recruitment throughout 2025, across various locations. As such, start dates will be location dependent. If your application is selected for further consideration, we will contact you. Due to the staggered recruitment schedule and the anticipated volume of applications, this contact may occur later in 2025. We kindly request your patience during this process. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Why should you apply?

We\'re not a perfect place - but we\'re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That\'s why we\'ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too.