Meter Reader

GI Group Main Account; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Uniform and PPE provided

Training provided

Weekly pay

Bonus scheme

Job summary

GI Group Main Account is hiring full-time Meter Readers to collect gas and electricity meter reads across local areas. No experience is required, and full training is provided. You will work 37.5 hours per week with flexible start times, typically between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday.

Weekly pay and a pension are offered with opportunities for progression. Applicants should hold a UK driving licence with up to six points, be physically able to lift and bend, and be comfortable working outdoors

Qualifications

• UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.
• Physically fit and able to bend, lift, and walk 3-5 miles daily.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent convictions).
• Access to your own vehicle.
• Previous Customer Service experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from gas and electricity meters at domestic, commercial and industrial sites.
• Enter reads accurately on handheld device and update records.
• Carry out meter inspections and related surveys.
• Provide excellent customer service in the field.

Skills

Customer service

Driving license

Physically fit

DBS check

Own vehicle

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

• 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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