Meter Reader

GI Group Main Account; Dereham; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is hiring Meter Readers in Dereham, offering flexible full-time hours and competitive pay ranging from £12.61 to £13.00 per hour. Responsibilities include data collection from various meter types and conducting inspections. No prior experience is necessary, but a full UK Driving Licence and physical fitness are required. The role offers opportunities for progression, training, and additional benefits such as a bonus scheme and up to 28 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

Weekly payment

Bonus scheme

Company pension enrolment

Full uniform and PPE provided

Business expenses reimbursed

Progression opportunities

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence - Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences.
• Physically fit and able to perform various physical tasks.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent criminal convictions).
• 5 years employment history.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from gas, electricity, and water meters.
• Update meter reads accurately on handheld devices.
• Conduct visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and entering the details on a handheld device at each location while providing excellent customer service.
• Duties include retrieving data from domestic, commercial, and industrial sites for Water, Gas and Electric Meters; carrying out visual inspections of associated metering equipment; and Charge Point Surveys.
• Drive and motivation to work in an independent role; maintain a friendly, professional approach to work; adhere to Health and Safety guidelines at all times.

What we offer

• £12.61 - £13.00 per hour basic pay (weekly payment).
• Weekly hours 40 - 45 hours per week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday (occasionally Saturday) between 8am - 8pm.
• £27,000 to £31,000 average annual earnings.
• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £1000 monthly.
• Overtime rates (£16 - £18) at manager's discretion.
• Business expenses reimbursed; company pension enrolment; full uniform and PPE provided; company car.
• No previous experience required.
• Progression and promotion opportunities for higher earnings.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (on an accrual basis).
• Full training will be provided.

What you will need

• Full 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 able to bend in tight spaces, lift or kneel, climb stairs, crouch, and walk an average 6-7 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).

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.

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