Smart Metering Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A leading utility company in Guildford is offering a Smart Metering Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will gain hands-on training and qualifications to become a Smart Metering Engineer, with a salary progression from £15,435 to £37,104. The role requires GCSEs, a CV demonstrating passion for the trade, and a driving licence. This position offers support for living expenses and the use of an electric van.

Benefits

Salary progression over the apprenticeship

Expensed electric van for work

London Weighting Allowance of £4000 to £6000

Qualifications

• Must have 4 GCSEs, ideally including Maths & English, at grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• A CV showing a genuine passion for learning a trade and providing customer service is essential.
• A full UK driving licence with 6 points or less is required.
• Availability to attend training at one of the four UK academies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in becoming a top-tier Smart Metering Engineer through training.
• Learn skills and obtain qualifications at the academies.
• Provide excellent customer service in the field.

Skills

GCSEs including Maths & English or equivalent

CV demonstrating passion for learning a trade

Full UK driving licence with 6 points or less

Mechanically or technically minded

Customer service skills

Education

GCSEs at grade C/4 or above

Job description

Smart Metering Apprenticeship

British Gas
Guildford, Surrey, GU1
£15435 - £37104/annum Depending on Stage
Full time

Your mission is to help us mend it. At our award-winning academies, you'll absorb the wisdom, grasp the skills, and earn the qualifications to emerge as a top-tier Smart Metering Engineer.

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.

Here's what's 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.