Meter Reader

Gi Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension enrollment

Uniform & PPE provided

Full training provided

Bonus scheme: up to £2000 monthly

35 holidays per year

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting Meter Readers in the United Kingdom. This full-time role offers 40–45 hours per week with flexible start times, a Monday–Friday basis and occasional Saturdays, 8am–8pm. Training provided; no prior experience required.

You will read gas, electricity, and water meters and report reads using handheld devices while delivering great customer service. Benefits include a company car, pension enrollment, uniform and PPE, and a bonus scheme with earnings up to £2,000 monthly.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift and bend.
• DBS check and credit check may apply.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from meters at domestic, commercial and industrial sites for Water, Gas and Electric Meters, with full training provided.
• Update meter reads on handheld device accurately throughout the day.
• Provide excellent customer service during visits to properties.

Skills

Driving Licence

Customer Service

Physical Fitness

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.