Meter Reader - Cambridge

Morson Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card for business use

Job summary

M Group Energy is seeking Meter Readers in Cambridge for an ongoing temporary contract. You will start with a structured training program and then work independently in the field reading meters, which may be inside or outside properties.

You will walk or drive between properties, ensuring safety and accurate data collection, with support from the metering team. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, able to manage appointments, and comfortable working outdoors.

Qualifications

• Able to drive and work outdoors, managing appointments and schedules.
• Must be able to pass screening, provide 5 years of employment history and DBS check.
• Able to work to tight timescales and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Read meters and record information accurately while on site.
• Plan routes and manage field work with safety as a priority.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate with the public.

Skills

Driving

Outdoor work

Customer service

Time management

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

We are looking for Meter Readers for our client based in Cambridge.

This is a temporary contract but will be on-going.
Shifts: Hours available between Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm

At M Group Energy, we're enabling the energy essential to support our lives.
We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.
This role will be within our Metering team. You'll join the leading provider of metering services in the UK energy retail sector, we provide efficient and flexible services for gas, electricity and water meters.
Our meter readers install, maintain and manage meters to make sure customers are billed correctly and energy usage patterns are monitored.

What will you be doing?

Initially you'll take part in our structured training program, before moving out into the field. Start your day by signing into your handheld device & planning your route. Meters can be inside or outside properties, so you'll need to choose what time you're more likely to gain access to an inside meter. You'll spend your day walking or driving (depending on the area you cover) from property to property, always ensuring your own and customers' safety. Once you arrive, you'll read the meters and record the information accurately, dealing with members of the public and ensuring excellent customer service. You work on your own quickly and efficiently in an independent role, always with the support of your field manager and wider metering team. Come rain or shine you'll brave the elements to get the job done.

What you’ll bring

• You’ll be self-motivated & energetic ideally (but not essential) from a background where you are used to driving, managing appointments & working outdoors.
• A full UK driving licence (Not required in London)
• Ability to work to timescales and under pressure
• Ability to walk for several miles every day
• You must be able to pass our screening and vetting standards, provide 5 years employment history and pass a DBS check

In addition, this role offers

• Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business use

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.