Meter Reader

Gi Group UK; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

28 days holiday

Company pension

Uniform and PPE provided

Full training

Job summary

Gi Group UK is hiring Full Time Meter Readers to cover gas and electricity meters in homes and businesses. No prior experience is required, and you’ll work close to home with a flexible schedule and a 37.5 hour week.

You will collect meter reads on a handheld device, provide good customer service, and complete training. Benefits include weekly pay, 28 days holiday, a company pension, uniform and PPE, and a bonus scheme with up to £250 per week.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Must be physically fit and able to bend, lift, and kneel.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent convictions).
• Access to own vehicle and UK driving licence (6 points max).
• Basic business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from gas, electricity meters at domestic/commercial sites.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Enter readings on handheld device and ensure accuracy.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Time management

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

We are hiring Full Time METER READERS in your postcode 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:

• £13.45 - 14.80 per hour basic pay (weekly payment)
• Weekly Hours 37.5 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm.
• £29,000 to £35,000 average annual earnings including bonusses.
• 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.
• No previous experience required.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year.
• Full uniform and PPE provided.
• Full training will be provided.
• Double pay on Bank Holidays

What you will need to apply

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.

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