Meter Reader

Gi Group UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly bonus up to £250

Company pension

Uniform & PPE provided

Full training

Mileage reimbursement

28 days holiday

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Job summary

Gi Group UK is hiring Full Time Meter Readers to collect gas and electricity meter reads close to home. You’ll use a handheld device to capture reads and update records at each location, delivering great customer service in an active outdoor role.

No prior experience is required, and full training is provided. The role offers a weekly 37.5-hour schedule, uniforms, PPE, and progression opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to bend, lift, kneel, climb stairs, and walk 3–5 miles daily.
• UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent convictions).
• Previous customer service experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from gas/electric meters at domestic and commercial sites.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Record meter readings accurately on handheld devices.
• Provide excellent customer service on site.
• Work in an independent, outdoor role with health and safety compliance.

Skills

Physical fitness

Driving licence

Vehicle access

DBS check

Customer service

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:

• 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.
• UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
• 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.

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

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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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