Meter Reader

Gi Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency is hiring Meter Readers in Swindon. This full-time role offers flexible hours and a competitive pay rate. Responsibilities include collecting data from various meters and ensuring accurate records are maintained on handheld devices. No experience is required, and full training will be provided. The role prioritizes customer service and requires physical fitness along with a valid driving license. Opportunities for career progression and bonuses are also available.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company car

Pension enrolment

Paid training

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence - Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points.
• Satisfactory Clear DBS check.
• 5 years employment history.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from gas, electricity, and water meters.
• Update meter readings accurately on a handheld device.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service Experience

Physically Fit

Driving Ability

Friendly Personality

Job description

Overview

We are hiring METER READERS in - South West England; 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

• £13.01 - 14.00 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 £31,000 average annual earnings
• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £1000 monthly
• Overtime rates (£16 - £18) 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 you will need

• Full 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 6-7 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.

How to apply

If interested, please click apply to get started. Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

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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Job Info

Job Title: Meter Reader

Company: Gi Group

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Posted: Jan 23rd 2026

Closes: Feb 23rd 2026

Sector: Other

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Full Time

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