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• How many Smart Meter Technician jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 10 Smart Meter Technician jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Smart Meter Technician do?

  Smart energy experts fit gas and electric smart meters into homes and businesses. They explain how the meters work to customers and offer impartial energy efficiency advice.

  Tasks required include:

  • Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.
  • Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
  • Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
  • Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
  • Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
  • Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.

• What are the entry requirements for a Smart Meter Technician?

  Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. Relevant NVQs/SVQs are available at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training are available at Levels 2 and 3. Entrants must have good eyesight and normal colour vision.