Meter Reader

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Fort William; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension enrolment

Full training provided

28 days holiday accrual

Job summary

Gi Group Ireland Limited are recruiting Meter Readers to collect data from gas, electricity and water meters for both residential and commercial properties. You will read meters, update records on a handheld device, and deliver excellent customer service across daily routes.

Full training will be provided; no prior experience is required. Benefits include company car, pension, and 28 days’ holiday accrual. Working hours typically 37–40 per week, with some Saturday work and 8am–8pm shifts.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• UK driving licence (1 year min, max 6 points, DR offences not allowed).
• Physically fit and able to lift, bend, kneel, climb stairs and walk 4–5 miles daily.
• Clear DBS check with no unspent convictions.
• Credit report check clear (no CCJs, IVA, debt relief orders in last 6 years).
• 5 years employment history.
• Previous customer service experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial and industrial meters (Water, Gas and Electric).
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Conduct Charge Point Surveys as needed.
• Drive to sites and work independently.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Driving licence

physically fit

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 37 - 40 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.
• 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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