Meter Reader

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is hiring Full Time Meter Readers in Doncaster. The role involves collecting data from gas and electricity meters at varied locations, with flexibility in working hours. Successful candidates require a UK driving license, physical fitness, and a commitment to customer service. Training and equipment provided, competitive pay with bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly bonus scheme

Company pension enrolment

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Full uniform and PPE provided

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.
• Physically fit, with no issues lifting, bending, or walking an average of 3-5 miles a day.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent criminal convictions).

Responsibilities

• Collect data from gas and electricity meters for various properties.
• Update meter reads accurately on handheld device.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service

Physical fitness

Job description

We are hiring Full Time METER READERS in Doncaster now!

Role: Meter Reader (gas and electricity only) - working close to home no experience is required.

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 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

• £12.60 - 13.85 per hour basic pay (weekly payment)
• Weekly Hours 37.5 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm.
• £27,000 to £30,000 average annual earnings.
• Progression and promotion opportunities for higher earnings (360 technical Meter Reader, Auditor, Gas and Electric Engineer, Field Assistant manager, Field Manager).
• Weekly Bonus scheme with earnings up to £250 weekly.
• Overtime rates at manager's discretion.
• Business expenses reimbursed at 30.05 pence per mile.
• Company pension enrolment.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year.
• Full uniform and PPE provided.
• Full training will be provided.
• Double pay on Bank Holidays.

Essential requirements for the role

• UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
• Physically fit and have no issues with bending in tight spaces, lifting or kneeling, climbing stairs, crouching, and walking on average 3-5 miles a day.
• Happy to work in all weather conditions.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent criminal convictions)
• Previous Customer Service experience (preferred not essential)
• Access to your own vehicle
• Basic Business insurance

Duties

• Retrieving data from domestic, commercial, and industrial sites for 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.

If interested, please click apply to get started.

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