Meter Reader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus up to £1000/mo

Pension

Uniform & PPE

Flexible hours

Training provided

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Gi Group in Bournemouth is hiring Meter Readers (5347) to collect data from gas, electricity and water meters across residential and commercial properties. The role offers a salary of GBP27,000–GBP30,000 per year, plus flexible hours, a company car and a bonus scheme.

You will use a handheld device to record reads, deliver excellent customer service, and complete training in one week. Full-time, with 40–45 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays; uniform and PPE are provided.

Qualifications

• No previous meters reading experience required.
• Full-time role near Bournemouth with flexible hours.
• Manual UK Driving Licence – min 1 year, 6 points max, no DR offences.
• Physically fit for 4-5 miles daily, weather capable.
• DBS check clear and credit report check clear.
• 5 years employment history.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from meters for Water, Gas and Electric across sites.
• Update reads on handheld devices and enter at each location.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Carry out visual inspections and charge point surveys.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Physical fitness

Customer service

Driving licence

Job description

Meter Reader (5347) Bournemouth, England

Salary: GBP27000 - GBP30000 per annum + flexible hours, bonus, company car

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 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 £1000 monthly.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.