Meter Reader - Bournemouth

Anderselite; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

Anderselite is seeking a Meter Reader in the Bournemouth area on an ongoing contract. The role is part of a dedicated Metering team responsible for installing, maintaining, and managing gas, electricity, and water meters.

You will use handheld devices to plan routes, record readings, and provide excellent customer service while working outdoors in all weather conditions. The position requires a five-year employment history, DBS check, and a full UK driving licence (licence not required in

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Able to work outdoors and walk several miles daily.
• Full UK driving licence (not required in London).
• Able to manage appointments and work independently.
• Able to work to timescales and under pressure.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording data.
• Able to pass screening and vetting standards.
• Provide 5 years employment history.
• Able to pass a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and manage gas, electricity, and water meters.
• Plan routes and record meter readings using handheld devices.
• Provide excellent customer service while working efficiently and safely in all weather conditions.

Skills

Self-motivated

Outdoor work

Driving licence

Appointment management

Vetting/DBS readiness

5 years employment history

Customer service

Data accuracy

DBS check readiness

Job description

My client a leading provider of metering services within the UK energy retail sector require a Meter Reader in the Bournemouth area.

You will be part of a dedicated Metering team responsible for installing, maintaining, and managing gas, electricity, and water meters. The role ensures customers are billed accurately and energy usage patterns are monitored effectively.

The position involves working outdoors, often walking several miles daily, and requires a self‑motivated and energetic individual who can manage appointments and work independently. You will use handheld devices to plan routes and record meter readings, providing excellent customer service while working efficiently and safely in all weather conditions.

The role requires adherence to strict screening and vetting standards, including providing a five‑year employment history and passing a DBS check. A full UK driving licence is essential.

You must live in these postcodes: BH1 - BH10, BH23 - BH25 & SO40 - SO45.

This is an ongoing contract paid at £12.81 per hour via PAYE.

Skills

• Self-motivated and energetic
• Ability to work outdoors and walk several miles daily
• Full UK driving licence (not required in London)
• Ability to manage appointments and work independently
• Ability to work to timescales and under pressure
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording data
• Ability to pass screening and vetting standards
• Provide 5 years employment history
• Ability to pass a DBS check