Meter Reader

GI Group Main Account; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus scheme up to £2000 monthly

Company car

Pension enrolment

Uniform and PPE provided

Full training

Job summary

GI Group Main Account in the United Kingdom is hiring a Meter Reader to collect data from gas, electricity and water meters for various properties. You will use a handheld device to log readings and deliver excellent customer service while working outdoors.

No prior experience is required. The role offers flexible start times and progression opportunities, with full training provided and a company car offered.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence with any minor offences not disqualifying
• Physically fit to bend, lift, crouch and walk 4–5 miles daily
• Clear DBS check (no unspent convictions)
• Credit history clear (no CCJs, IVA or debt-relief orders in last 6 years)
• Minimum 5 years of employment history
• Customer service experience preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial and industrial meters for Water, Gas and Electric with training provided
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment
• Complete Charge Point surveys as part of duties
• Drive and work independently with a professional approach
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines at all times

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Driving licence

Education

5 years employment history

Tools

Handheld device

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.
• 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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