Meter Reader

Gi Group UK; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Weekly payment

Annual earnings £29k-£35k incl bonuses

Bonus scheme up to £2000 monthly

Overtime rates £16-£25

Company pension enrolment

Uniform & PPE provided

Company car

Full training provided

Up to 28 days holiday

Job summary

Gi Group Ireland Limited is hiring Meter Readers for postcodes across the UK. No prior experience required. You will collect reads from gas, electricity and water meters for both commercial and residential sites, updating data on a handheld device and providing excellent service.

Full training is provided, with a 40–45 hour week, flexible start times, and a company car. Benefits include pension, holiday allowance, and a bonus scheme with earnings up to £2,000 monthly.

Qualifications

• Manual UK driving licence with 1 year minimum, up to 6 points, no DR offences.
• Physically fit to bend, lift, climb stairs and walk 4–5 miles daily.
• Clear DBS check with no unspent convictions.
• Credit report check: no county court judgments in last 6 years.
• 5 years employment history.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial and industrial meters for Water, Gas and Electric.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Conduct Charge Point Surveys.
• Work independently with driving motivation.
• Maintain a friendly, professional approach and safety adherence.

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Driving license

Tools

Handheld device

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

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