Occupation
Meter technician
Meter technicians install, exchange, test, and repair the electricity, gas, or water meters a utility bills from. Accuracy is the whole point of the role, so calibration records, seals, and correct wiring or pipework matter more than speed. Most of the day is spent travelling between customer premises and working alone.
Also known as: Metering technician · Meter installer and tester · Revenue metering technician · Smart meter technician
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What the work involves
Install, exchange, and remove meters and associated communication modules at customer premises.
Test and calibrate meters against reference standards and record the results.
Investigate suspected faulty registration, wiring errors, or tampering and report findings.
Programme and commission smart meters and confirm they report to the head-end system.
Verify current transformer and voltage connections on larger commercial metering installations.
Complete work orders, asset records, and seal numbers so billing data stays traceable.
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How people commonly enter
A college certificate or diploma in electrical or electronics technology.
A utility trainee or apprenticeship route specialising in metering.
Transferring from an electrician, instrumentation, or plumbing trade into a metering team.
An employer-run installer course for smart metering, followed by supervised field experience.
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
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Typical work context
- Client sites
- Involves travel
- Works independently
- Varied work
- Outdoors
Client sites · Involves travel · Works independently · Varied work · Outdoors
Related interests
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Conventional (organizing)
Realistic (hands-on) · Conventional (organizing)
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