Meter Reader

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Portree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension enrollment

Uniform & PPE provided

Full training provided

Bonus up to £2000 monthly

Weekly pay

28 days holiday per year

Job summary

Gi Group is hiring Meter Readers for Isle of Skye. No experience required and flexible, part-time hours with a driving licence. You will collect meter data and provide excellent service on each visit.

Full training is provided. Weekly pay, a bonus scheme, company car, and progression opportunities are available along with a pension and 28 days of holiday per year.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
• Physically fit and capable of lifting and walking several miles daily
• Clear DBS check and credit check as part of screening
• 5 years employment history required

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic and commercial meters (gas, electricity, water) for multiple properties
• Record readings accurately on handheld devices
• Provide excellent customer service on every visit
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines at all times

Skills

Driving licence

Customer service

Physical fitness

Flexible schedule

DBS check

Job description

We are hiring METER READERS in Isle of Skye now; no experience is required.

Are you looking for Part 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 - 13.97 per hour basic pay (weekly payment)


• Weekly Hours 20 - 30 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm.


• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £2000 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:

• Manual UK Driving Licence - maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences.


• 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.