Meter Reader

Gi Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Full training provided

Company pension enrollment

28 days holiday per year

Job summary

Gi Group is hiring Meter Readers to join our outdoor field team. Earn £13.97 per hour with 40–45 weekly hours and flexible start times Monday to Friday (occasional Saturdays) between 8am and 8pm.

Average annual earnings range from £28,000 to £30,000, with a bonus scheme up to £1,000 monthly and overtime rates at the manager's discretion. No prior experience required; full training provided, company car available, 28 days holiday pro rata, and pension enrollment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK manual driving licence with 1 year minimum, up to 6 points and no DR offences.
• Physically fit with ability to bend, lift, kneel and walk 4–5 miles a day.
• Clear DBS check with no unspent convictions.
• Credit report check showing no county court judgments, IVA or debt relief orders in last 6 years.
• Five years of employment history.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial and industrial sites for water, gas and electric meters with full training provided.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Conduct Charge Point Surveys.
• Drive to work independently and manage your schedule.
• Maintain a friendly, professional approach while adhering to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Customer service experience

Attention to safety

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.

What we offer:

• £13.97 - 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.
• £28,000 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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