Meter Reader

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Clanfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Uniform and PPE provided

Full training

Pension enrolment

Bonuses up to £1000 monthly

28 days holiday accrual

Job summary

Gi Group United Kingdom is hiring Meter Readers for UK routes. No prior experience is required, full-time roles with outdoor field work, and a chance to earn through a salary plus bonuses. Training provided and a company car is available in some areas.

Roles involve collecting readings for water, gas and electricity meters, walking 4-5 miles daily, and maintaining excellent customer service in all weather conditions. DBS and background checks are part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to walk 4-5 miles daily.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent convictions).
• Credit report check clear (no judgements in last 6 years).
• 5 years of employment history.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial, and industrial meters (Water, Gas, Electricity).
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Conduct Charge Point Surveys.
• Work independently with a professional approach.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Physically fit

Driving licence

Tools

Handheld device

PPE

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 - 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 £1000 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

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)

Manual UK Driving Licence - Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences - (driving license is not required in some areas in London)

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.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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

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