Meter Reader

Gi Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company pension enrolment

Full uniform and PPE provided

Company car

Full training provided

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Job summary

Gi Group is hiring Meter Readers to collect data from gas, electricity and water meters for both commercial and residential properties across the UK. You will use a handheld device to record readings and provide excellent customer service on each site.

No prior experience is required and you will receive full training. Expect 40–45 hour weeks with flexible start/end times (Mon-Fri, occasional Sat) and potential for progression, bonuses, and a company car.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred but not essential.
• Must have manual UK driving licence with 1 year minimum, 6 points max, no DR offences.
• Physically fit to bend, lift, kneel and walk 4–5 miles daily.
• Clear DBS check with no unspent convictions and no county court judgments in last 6 years.
• 5 years employment history required.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial and industrial meters (Gas, Water, Electricity).
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Conduct Charge Point Surveys.
• Drive and work independently with a proactive attitude.
• Maintain safety and adhere to Health and Safety guidelines at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service at all locations.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Driving licence

Flexible hours

Communication

Tools

Handheld device data entry

Job description

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 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.

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.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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