Meter Reader - Fort William

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Inverness, Fort William; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Full training

PPE provided

Progression opportunities

Weekly pay

Pension enrollment

Up to 28 days holiday

Job summary

Gi Group United Kingdom is hiring Meter Readers in Fort William. This part-time role involves collecting data from gas, electricity and water meters for residential and commercial properties. You will use a handheld device, complete training, and ensure accurate readings while delivering excellent customer service.

Benefits include a pension, paid weekly, and progression opportunities. Basic pay starts at £13.23–£13.97 per hour with overtime and a generous holiday accrual.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• 5 years employment history.
• Manual UK Driving Licence - max 6 points, no offences.

Responsibilities

• Retrieving data from meters at domestic, commercial and industrial sites.
• Update reads on handheld device and enter details.
• Provide excellent customer service and professional conduct.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Physical fitness

UK driving licence

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

We are hiring METER READERS in Fort William now; no experience is required.

Are you looking for Part 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 15 - 20 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm.
• 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 - 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.

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