Meter Reader

GI Group Main Account; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Full training

PPE provided

Company pension

Weekly pay

Holiday entitlement

Progression opportunities

Job summary

GI Group is hiring Meter Readers in your area for full-time field work across residential and commercial sites. You will collect data from gas, electricity and water meters, use a handheld device, and provide excellent customer service while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

The role offers £13.23 per hour, 40–45 hours weekly, with flexible start times, weekly pay, and a company car. Full training is provided, and there are clear progression opportunities and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence - minimum 1 year, up to 6 points, no DR offences.
• Physically fit for lifting, bending, and walking 4–5 miles daily.
• Clear DBS check and credit report checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial, and industrial meters.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Conduct Charge Point Surveys and ensure accurate reads.
• Work independently with a professional approach and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Customer service

Time management

Tools

Handheld data 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 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 £32,000 average annual earnings.
• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £1000 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:

• 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 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.

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