Meter Reader

Gi Group; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

Uniform & PPE

Training provided

Holiday accrual (28 days)

Job summary

Gi Group United Kingdom is hiring Meter Readers for our service area. The role involves collecting readings for gas, electricity and water meters at commercial and residential sites, updating records on handheld devices, and delivering excellent customer service.

You will work 40–45 hours weekly with flexible start/end times (Mon–Fri, occasional Sat), in outdoor conditions. Full training, a company car and uniform are provided, with a pathway to progression and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills and a friendly approach.
• Physically able to lift, bend and walk 4–5 miles daily.
• DBS check and credit report checks clean.
• 5 years employment history required.
• No prior meter reading experience required.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial and industrial meters for Water, Gas and Electricity.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Perform Charge Point Surveys.
• Work independently with a drive for results and accuracy.
• Provide excellent customer service at all locations.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

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:

• £13.97 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.
• £29,000 to £32,000 average annual earnings.
• 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.
• Full UK Driving Licence - Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences - (driving license is not required in some areas in London)
• 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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