Meter Reader

GI Group Main Account; Lewes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Lewes is seeking METER READERS to collect data from gas, electricity, and water meters. This outdoor role requires a full UK driving license and physical fitness. The position offers a flexible schedule with an hourly pay of £12.61 to £13.00, plus potential bonuses and overtime. Training is provided, and opportunities for progression are available.

Benefits

Company car

Up to 28 days holiday

Business expenses reimbursed

Company pension enrolment

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence – Minimum 1 year.
• Clear DBS check.
• 5 years of employment history.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from gas, electricity & water meters.
• Update meter reads accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Job description

Overview

We are hiring METER READERS in your postcode now; no experience is required. If you are looking for full time work close to home, enjoy an active outdoor role, and want flexible scheduling, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from gas, electricity & water meters for commercial and residential properties.
• Update meter reads accurately throughout the day on a handheld device and enter details at each location.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment and perform related duties as required.

What we offer

• £12.61 - £13.00 per hour basic pay (weekly payment).
• Weekly hours 40 - 45 with flexible start/finish times, Monday - Friday (occasionally Saturday) between 8am - 8pm.
• £27,000 to £31,000 average annual earnings.
• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £1000 monthly.
• Overtime rates (£16 - £18) 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 (accrual).
• Full uniform and PPE provided.
• Company car.
• Full training will be provided.

What you will need

• Full UK Driving Licence – Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR offences (driving license not required in some areas in London).
• Physically fit and able to bend in tight spaces, lift or kneel, climb stairs, crouch, and walk 6-7 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 in the last 6 years).
• 5 years of employment history.
• Previous customer service experience (preferred but not essential).

Duties

• Retrieving data from domestic, commercial, and industrial sites for Water, Gas, and Electric Meters; full training will be provided.
• 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 to give you practical exposure.

Application

If interested, please click apply to get started.

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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