Location: Multiple
Contract: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: 31/10/2025
Smart meters are the in-house tech that unlock the magic to a greener future. Sending data in real time, they show our customers exactly how much energy they’re using in pounds and pence – helping them to see where they can make savings. As an apprentice, you’ll grasp the skills not just to install and repair them – but to make sure our customers are getting the best out of them too.
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. Under the wing of our experienced engineers, you’ll soon be in homes around your area, showing customers how they can save and be more energy efficient.
Skills you need to succeed:
- 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 no more than 6 points
- 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 £16,053 rising to £19,493 at week 28, £22,932 (typically) at week 35, £25,485 at week 52, & £32,861 (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 £38,589 with bonus and add ons on top.
- We also offer London Weighting Allowance ranging from £4,160 to £6,240 (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.
We are currently seeking talented individuals in many parts of the country:
- Scotland – Clydebank, Argyll & Bute, Dunfermline & Stirling, Falkirk & Eastern Glasgow, & South & East Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway
- Northern England – Kendal & North Lancashire, Carlisle & The Lake District, Newcastle Upon Tyne & Northumberland, & Chester-Le-Street & Darlington
- Eastern England – Cambridge & North Suffolk
- Greater London – Staines & Sunbury, Gerrard’s Cross & Northolt, Elstree, Kensington & Chelsea, Croydon, SE London, Wimbledon & Wandsworth, & Epson & Ewell
- Southeast England – East Kent
- South England – Portsmouth & Isle of Wight
- Southwest England – Taunton & West Somerset
Link to apply: https://centrica.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Centrica/job/UK—Field-Based-Engineers/Smart-Metering-Apprentice_R0069969?_gl=1*18a28jo*_ga*MTYxMTYxMjk0OS4xNzU2ODE2OTEy*_ga_0FW49G98EE*czE3NTY4MTY5MTEkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTY4MTY5NzYkajYwJGwwJGgw