Meter Reader - Basingstoke

Gi Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Basingstoke is hiring Meter Readers for an outdoor role. You will collect data from utility meters and provide customer service. No prior experience is necessary, and the position offers a flexible schedule and various benefits including pay between £12.96 - 13.43 per hour. Full training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Weekly payment

Bonus scheme up to £1,000 monthly

Company pension enrolment

Up to 28 days holiday

Company car

Full uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect data from gas, electricity & water meters.
• Update meter reads accurately throughout the day.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Physically fit

Driving licence

Job description

METER READERS

We are hiring METER READERS in your postcode now (RG21-RG29); 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.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from gas, electricity & water meters for both commercial and residential properties.
• Update meter reads accurately throughout the day on your handheld device.
• Enter details on a handheld device at each location and provide excellent customer service.

What we offer

• £12.96 - 13.43 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 £31,000 average annual earnings.
• Bonus scheme up to £1,000 monthly.
• Overtime rates (£16-£18) at manager's discretion.
• Business expenses reimbursed.
• Company pension enrolment.
• No previous experience required.
• Progression and promotion opportunities.
• 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.
• Physically fit and able to bend in tight spaces, lift or kneel, climb stairs, crouch, and walk 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.
• 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.