Smart Meter Apprentice, Newport

OVO Energy • Full-time • Newport, Casnewydd, Wales, United Kingdom • £22,825 - £35,950 / year • 1d ago

🔧 Kickstart a hands-on career in green tech with a paid apprenticeship and full training to become a qualified Smart Meter Engineer.

About the Company

OVO is a leading UK energy company driving progress toward a zero-carbon future through its mission, Plan Zero. With innovation, sustainability, and smart technology at its core, OVO empowers customers and employees alike to take meaningful climate action—one smart meter at a time.

About the Opportunity

Join OVO as a Smart Meter Apprentice and get paid to train while gaining industry-recognised qualifications. Through a 53-week programme—including 20 weeks of expert-led training and on-the-job mentoring—you’ll become fully qualified to install and maintain smart meters in customers’ homes. You’ll earn £22,825 to start, rising to £26,975 post-probation and up to £35,950 once fully qualified. This role offers real-world impact, job stability, and a strong foundation in a fast-growing green energy sector—plus 34 days' holiday, flexible benefits, and development opportunities along the way.

What We’re Looking For

A strong desire to learn and develop technical skills
Great with people and confident communicating in customers’ homes
Problem-solver who enjoys practical, hands-on work
Comfortable using smart devices and learning new tools
Good Maths and English skills
Full UK manual driving licence (max 6 points)
Age 18+ and eligible to work in the UK

Please only apply if your postcode matches a listed hiring area.

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