Smart Metering Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Hastings is offering a Smart Metering Apprenticeship. Candidates will receive training to become qualified Smart Metering Engineers, with a starting salary of £15,435 that can rise to £37,104 upon completion of the program. Ideal candidates should possess at least 4 GCSEs and be genuinely eager to learn and provide exceptional customer service. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Expensed electric van for work use

Salary increases during the apprenticeship

London Weighting Allowance for those in London

Qualifications

• A passion for learning a trade with hands-on skills.
• Full UK driving licence with 6 points or less.
• Availability to attend training at UK academies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and maintenance of smart metering systems.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Customer service

Education

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

Job description

Smart Metering Apprenticeship

British Gas
Hastings, East Sussex, TN34
£15,435 - £37,104/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.

Qualifications 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

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
• Upon completing the full programme and aftercare support (typically at week 76), salary increases to £37,104 with bonus and add-ons on top
• London Weighting Allowance ranging from £4,000 to £6,000 (dependent on location) for living or starting your day within London
• Expensed electric van for work use, including an EV charge point where applicable & charge card

Important Notice Regarding 2025 Recruitment: We are planning extensive recruitment throughout 2025, across various locations. 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. 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.