Meter Reader

GI Group Main Account; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company car

Pension scheme

Uniform & PPE provided

Full training

Progression opportunities

Up to 28 days holiday accrual

Job summary

GI Group Main Account is hiring Meter Readers in MK40–MK45 for full-time outdoor data collection of gas, electricity and water meters on a handheld device. No prior experience is required and you will be trained.

You'll read meters at domestic and commercial sites, maintain customer service, and receive full training, with a company car, PPE and uniform provided. Flexibility and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Manual UK Driving Licence required with 1–6 points.
• Clear DBS check and no county court judgements in the last 6 years.
• 5 years of employment history; customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial and industrial meters (Gas/Water/Electric).
• Use handheld device to update meter reads and enter details on site.
• Provide excellent customer service during visits.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer service

Outdoor work

Flexible schedule

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

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