Meter Reader

Gi Group; Southbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Full training provided

Company pension enrolment

Uniform and PPE provided

Expenses reimbursed

28 days holiday per year

Job summary

Gi Group is hiring Meter Readers to collect data from gas, electricity and water meters for both commercial and residential properties. No experience required, full training provided, and a company car is offered.

Roles include 40–45 hour weeks with flexible start times, weekly pay, and potential earnings between £27,000 and £30,000 plus bonus schemes up to £1,000 monthly. Overtime and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Manual UK Driving Licence with 1 year minimum, 6 points max, no offences
• Fit for bending, lifting, kneeling and walking 4–5 miles daily
• Clear DBS check with no unspent convictions
• Credit report check clear of judgments in last 6 years
• At least 5 years of employment history
• Previous customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from meters at 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 independently with motivation to work in an autonomous role.
• Friendly personality with a professional approach to work.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Customer service

Willing to work outdoors

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 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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