Meter Reader

Gi Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Full training provided

Pension enrollment

Uniform and PPE provided

28 days holiday per year

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting a Meter Reader to collect readings for gas, electricity and water meters across commercial and residential sites. No experience required, and training will be provided.

You'll work full time with flexible start/finish times (typically 8am–8pm, Monday to Friday, plus occasional Saturdays), and may earn £27,000–£30,000 annually including bonuses. A company car, pension, and full PPE are provided.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varied weather.
• Physically fit with ability to lift/crouch and navigate tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial and industrial meters for water, gas and electricity.
• Enter readings on handheld device and update records.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment and perform Charge Point Surveys.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service on site.
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Physically fit

Education

UK Driving Licence

Job description

We are hiring METER READERS in MK40-MK45; 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 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.
• £27,000 to £30,000 average annual earnings including bonusses.
• 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 - (driving license is not required in some areas in London)

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.

Previous Customer Service experience (preferred not essential)

Duties:

• 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.

Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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