Meter Reader

Gi Group UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus scheme (up to £2000 monthly)

Company car

Pension enrolment

Uniform & PPE provided

Up to 28 days holiday

Full training

Job summary

Gi Group UK is hiring Meter Readers to collect data from gas, electricity and water meters at both commercial and residential properties. You will use a handheld device to enter reads and provide excellent customer service in a flexible, outdoor role.

The position offers basic pay of £13.23–£13.97 per hour with weekly payment and 40–45 hours per week Monday to Friday (occasional Saturday), plus progression opportunities and a company car.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Physically fit to bend, lift and walk 4–5 miles daily.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent convictions).
• 5 years employment history.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial, and industrial meters (Water, Gas, Electricity).
• Update meter reads on handheld devices throughout the day.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service at all locations.
• Complete training and adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Driving Licence

Customer service

Flexibility

Independence

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 - 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.
• £29,000 to £35,000 average annual earnings including bonusses.
• 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 - 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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