Meter Reader

Calisen Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic salary

Birthday off

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Pension plan

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Calisen is hiring Meter Readers to support our field operations and power a greener future. You’ll visit customer homes and businesses to take accurate electricity and gas readings, perform visual checks, and record data using our mobile app.

You’ll work independently with a flexible full-time schedule and earn a competitive salary with bonuses and mileage payments. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Access to a personal vehicle suitable for work-related travel.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Basic business insurance cover for your vehicle (or willingness to obtain it).

Responsibilities

• Visiting customer homes and businesses to take accurate electricity and gas meter readings.
• Carrying out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Recording data using our company mobile app.
• Managing your own schedule and working independently.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Independence

Time management

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Personal vehicle

Job description

The Vacancy

Join Us in Powering a Greener Future - Become a Meter Reader!

The countdown to net zero has begun. Here at Calisen, we're helping to build a more sustainable future through smart metering, solar & battery storage, and other energy solutions, all while staying true to our core values of fairness, inclusion, and innovation.

We believe energy should be smarter and accessible to everyone. That's why we're looking for Meter Readers to join our Field Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for people from all walks of life who enjoy working independently, being outdoors, and making a meaningful impact.

What We Offer:

• Basic Salary: £26,227.50 + achievable bonuses + mileage paid (30.5p per mile)
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexible scheduling and overtime available
• Birthday Off: Celebrate your day, on us!
• Life Assurance: 4x your salary - peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave: Supporting you through life's biggest moments.
• My Rewards Platform: Discounts from hundreds of top retailers.
• Medicash Health Expense Claims: Claim back on health costs and enjoy discounts.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme: Because your mental health matters.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Join a rapidly expanding market leader where your career can thrive.
• Company Sick Pay: Supporting you during unexpected health challenges.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our robust scheme.
• Holiday Entitlement: 22 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with service.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Visiting customer homes and businesses to take accurate electricity and gas meter readings
• Carrying out visual inspections of metering equipment
• Recording data using our company mobile app
• Managing your own schedule and working independently

Who We're Looking For:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities and those returning to work or changing careers. If you're reliable, enjoy meeting people and like being out and about in all weathers, we'd love to hear from you!

Essential Requirements:

• Access to a personal vehicle suitable for work related travel
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Basic business insurance cover for your vehicle (or willingness to obtain it)

Helpful Experience (Not essential):

• Customer service or public-facing roles
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality including GDPR
• Using mobile apps or digital tools
• Working outdoors or in field-based roles
• Managing your own workload or schedule

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Calisen is proud to be a Real Living Wage and an inclusive employer. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. We'll make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and throughout your employment.

Our Recruitment Process:

We partner with Cappfinity to deliver psychometric and situational assessments. These tools help us understand your natural strengths and how you might approach real-life scenarios relevant to the role. If your application progresses, you'll receive full details and support to complete the assessments. Adjustments are available to ensure accessibility for all candidates.

Next Steps:

If you're ready to help shape the future of energy and want a role that offers flexibility, independence, and purpose, apply today!

Please note: You must reside in the **** postcode area or very close to it. Preference will be given to applicants based in the advertised area to enable efficient daily travel.

All successful applicants will undergo employment, background, and criminal record checks appropriate to the role.

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The Company

Calisen plays a leading role in managing essential energy infrastructure that supports a smarter, more sustainable future for everyone. Through smart metering, installation, data services and solar, we're helping homes and businesses move towards cleaner, more efficient energy.

Whatever your background or experience, your Calisen career could be just around the corner. Research shows some groups of people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. If you're excited about a role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't tick every box. You might be exactly who we're looking for! Our people are our greatest strength. Calisen is an equal opportunities employer: We value honesty, empathy and collaboration, and we believe that different perspectives and experiences help us succeed. Our commitment is to fairness, inclusion and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We use some artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. These tools are designed to assist our Talent team, not replace them. Every decision is reviewed and made by our people. If you'd like to know more about how your data is used, please get in touch with us at any time.

The Values

We are one team

When we all work together, amazing things can happen. We are all committed to open dialogue and collaboration. We break down barriers to teamwork and avoid silos.

We put safety and wellbeing first

We take seriously our duty to create a safe working environment. We actively seek opportunities to improve safe ... ...

We do the right thing

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We care

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We build for the future

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