Meter Reader

GI Group Main Account; Barry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Flexible hours

Bonus scheme

Uniform and PPE provided

Company pension

Job summary

Gi Group Ireland Limited is hiring Meter Readers for the Barry area in the United Kingdom. This full-time, outdoor role involves collecting readings for gas, electricity and water meters at residential and commercial properties, using a handheld device, with full training provided.

Offers include a company car, flexible hours, and a bonus scheme. No previous experience is required and partial-week shifts may be available. DBS and driving licence checks apply.

Qualifications

• Manual UK Driving Licence is required.
• Physically fit and able to handle lifting and bending.
• No prior experience required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Retrieving data from domestic and commercial meters (Water, Gas, Electricity).
• Drive to locations and read meters using handheld device.
• Ensure accurate meter reads and update records.

Skills

Manual UK Driving Licence

Physically fit

Customer service

Job description

£13.23 to £14 per hour, COMPANY CAR, FLEXIBLE HOURS, BONUS

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Disability Confident

No

Closing Date

20/11/2026

About this job

We are hiring METER READERS in your postcode now; no experience is required.

Are you looking for Full Time work, close to home?

Do you like working in an active outdoor role?

Do you want to take control of your schedule and work flexibly?

If the answer is yes, then this could be the role for you.

As a Meter Reader you will be responsible for collecting data from gas, electricity & water meters for both commercial and residential properties.

You will update meter reads accurately throughout the day on your handheld device, also entering the details on a handheld device at each location and providing excellent customer service.

What we offer:

• £13.23 - 13.97 per hour basic pay (weekly payment)
• Weekly Hours 40 - 45 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday-Friday (occasionally Saturday) between 8am - 8pm
• £29,000 to £35,000 average annual earnings including bonuses
• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £2000 monthly
• Overtime rates (£16 - £25) at manager's discretion
• Business expenses reimbursed
• Company pension enrolment
• No previous experience required
• Progression and promotion opportunities for higher earnings
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (on an accrual basis)
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Company car
• Full training will be provided

What will you need:

• Manual UK Driving Licence
• Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences
• Physically fit and have no issues with bending in tight spaces, lifting or kneeling, climbing stairs, crouching, and walking on average 4-5 miles a day

Happy to work in all weather conditions.

Clear DBS check (no unspent criminal convictions)

Credit Report check (No county court judgements, IVA, debt relief orders recorded for the last 6 years) 5 years employment history.

Responsibilities:

• Retrieving data from domestic, commercial, and industrial sites for Water, Gas and Electric Meters, full training will be given
• Carry out visual inspections of associated metering equipment
• Charge Point Surveys
• Drive and motivation to work in an independent role
• Friendly personality with a professional approach to work
• Adhering to Health and Safety guidelines at all times

Training

Training is 1 week and will be both classroom-based and field-based with an experienced meter reader, so you get to see the job through a professional's eyes.

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