Meter Reader

GI Group Main Account; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Meter Readers in Bristol. This role involves collecting data from gas, electricity, and water meters with flexible hours. No prior experience is necessary, and full training will be provided. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and be physically fit. Competitive pay ranges from £28,000 to £32,000 annually, with bonus potential and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Company car

Company pension enrolment

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with minimum 1 year experience.
• Clear DBS check and credit report check.
• 5 years of employment history.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from gas, electricity, and water meters.
• Perform visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Job description

We are hiring METER READERS in Bristol; 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

• £13.01 - 14.00 per hour basic pay (weekly payment)
• Weekly hours 40‑45 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday‑Friday (occasionally Saturday) between 8 am‑8 pm
• £28,000 to £32,000 average annual earnings
• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £1,000 monthly
• Overtime rates (£16‑£22) 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

• Full UK driving licence (minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, no DR offences; driving licence 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 6‑7 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

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