Meter Reader - Edinburgh

Gi Group UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus scheme

Pension

Uniform and PPE provided

Training provided

28 days holiday

Job summary

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are hiring Full Time Meter Readers to serve customers across the Edinburgh area. No prior experience required; training provided. This outdoor role lets you work close to home with flexible start times between 8am and 8pm, 37.5 hours weekly.

Earn £13.45-£14.80 per hour with weekly pay, plus a potential annual earnings up to £35,000 including bonuses. Benefits include a company pension, uniform and PPE, and a generous 28 days holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Physically fit and able to lift, bend, climb stairs and walk long distances.
• UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.
• Access to your own vehicle.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent convictions).
• Previous Customer Service experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial and industrial meters and perform inspections.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Conduct Charge Point Surveys where applicable.
• Drive and work independently in a field-based role.
• Maintain health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Mobility/walking

Driving licence

DBS check

Job description

We are hiring Full Time METER READERS in your postcode now!

Role: Meter Reader (gas and electricity only) - working close to home no experience is required.

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.

What we offer:

• £13.45 - 14.80 per hour basic pay (weekly payment)
• Weekly Hours 37.5 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm.
• £29,000 to £35,000 average annual earnings including bonusses.
• Progression and promotion opportunities for higher earnings -( 360 technical Meter Reader, Auditor, Gas and Electric Engineer, Field Assistant manager, Field Manager.
• Weekly Bonus scheme with earnings up to £250 weekly.
• Overtime rates at manager's discretion.
• Business expenses reimbursed at 30.05 pence per mile.
• Company pension enrolment.
• No previous experience required.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year.
• Full uniform and PPE provided.
• Full training will be provided.
• Double pay on Bank Holidays

What you will need to apply

Essential requirements for the role:

• Physically fit and have no issues with bending in tight spaces, lifting or kneeling, climbing stairs, crouching, and walking on average 3-5 miles a day.
• UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
• Happy to work in all weather conditions.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent criminal convictions)
• Previous Customer Service experience (preferred not essential)
• Access to your own vehicle
• Basic Business insurance.

Duties:

• Retrieving data from domestic, commercial, and industrial sites for 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.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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