Meter Reader - Dorchester

Gi Group UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company car

Company pension

Full training

Uniform & PPE

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Gi Group UK is hiring Meter Readers for gas, electricity and water metering at domestic and commercial sites. No previous experience required. Full training will be provided and a company car may be available.

You will work 40–45 hours weekly with flexible start/finish times, traversing multiple sites and recording readings using a handheld device while delivering strong customer service. Compensation includes £13.23–£13.97 per hour with weekly pay, potential annual earnings of £29,000–£35,000

Qualifications

• Manual UK Driving Licence – 1 year minimum, max 6 points, no DR offences.

Responsibilities

• Retrieving data from domestic, commercial and industrial sites for Water, Gas and Electric meters.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Enter meter reads on handheld device and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Physical fitness

Flexible schedule

Time management

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.
• Overtime rates (£16 - £25) 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 will you need:

• Manual UK Driving Licence - Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences.
• 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.