Smart meter engineer jobs in Lancashire: training routes into dual fuel metering and field engineering
Energy suppliers and metering contractors working across Preston and Lancashire are looking for smart meter engineers, with training routes available for people moving in from other trades, according to UK recruitment agency Bernoullis Group.
A smart meter is a digital electricity or gas meter that sends readings to the energy supplier automatically and shows the customer what they are using. Smart meter engineer jobs involve working safely with live electricity and gas supplies in people's homes.
Types of metering roles
Roles include electric-only smart meter engineers, dual fuel engineers who fit both gas and electricity meters, metering technicians and field managers. Most work is in customers' homes, with engineers usually given a van and a daily schedule of appointments.
Training and qualifications
Many engineers train through a metering qualification such as a Level 2 Diploma in Smart Metering, which covers electricity and gas meter installation. Dual fuel roles also require gas safety assessments. A full driving licence and a basic DBS check are usually needed, and good customer service skills are essential as engineers work alone in people's homes.
Brendan Ginns, Recruitment Consultant at Bernoullis Group, said: "Smart meter engineers work alone in customers' homes with live supplies, so employers want sound technical skills, good safety habits and a friendly, trustworthy manner. It's a solid route into the energy sector, and experienced engineers can progress into commercial electrician jobs, heat pump engineer jobs or field management."
Free help for job seekers
Before applying, job seekers can check their CV using the free CV checker from Bernoullis Group and browse live energy vacancies.
The agency also recruits for solar PV installer jobs, renewable energy jobs and wider energy recruitment across the UK.
About Bernoullis Group Bernoullis Group is a UK recruitment agency in Polegate, East Sussex, placing permanent, contract and temporary staff in engineering, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, IT and logistics.
Bernoullis Group 49 Station Road, Polegate, East Sussex BN26 6EA Tel: 0800 246 5950 Email: [email protected] Web: bernoullis.co.uk