Meter Reader

Gi Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company car

Pension

Full training

Bonus up to £1000 monthly

Uniform & PPE provided

Expenses reimbursed

28 days holiday (accrual)

Job summary

Gi Group is hiring Meter Readers in the United Kingdom. No experience is required. This full-time role is close to home, with 40–45 hours weekly and flexible start times between 8am–8pm.

You will collect meter data using handheld devices for gas, electricity, and water, serving both commercial and residential properties. We offer 13.23 GBP per hour with weekly pay, potential earnings 27,000–30,000 GBP annually including bonuses, overtime up to 25 GBP per hour, company car, pension enrollment,

Qualifications

• Manual UK Driving Licence with 1 year minimum driving experience and up to 6 points.
• Physically fit with ability to bend, lift, kneel, climb stairs, and walk 4–5 miles daily.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent convictions).
• 5 years employment history.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieving data from domestic, commercial, and industrial meters for Water, Gas and Electric meters.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Charge Point Surveys.
• Drive and work in an independent role.
• Friendly personality with a professional approach.
• Adhering to Health and Safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Physical fitness

Time management

Flexibility

Tools

Handheld device

GPS

Job description

We are hiring METER READERS in your postcode now; no experience is required.

Are you looking for Full 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 - per hour basic pay (weekly payment)
• Weekly Hours 40 - 45 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday (occasionally Saturday) between 8am - 8pm.
• £27,000 to £30,000 average annual earnings including bonusses.
• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £1000 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 - Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences - (driving license is not required in some areas in London)
• 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.

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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