Meter Reader - Gloucester (GL1-GL12)

Morson Group; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car provided

Full training provided

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme and life assurance

Online GP service 24/7

Employee Assistance Programme

Recommend a Friend scheme

Reward and Recognition scheme

Employee discounts across retail/trav​

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Meter Reader to cover the Gloucester area (GL1-GL12) in a home-based role. You will collect meter readings from residential and commercial properties using a handheld device and plan routes to maximise daily productivity while delivering excellent customer service.

This outdoor, independent role includes full training, a company car, and a 40-hour week with a typical shift pattern from 8am to 8pm. Join a leading metering services provider and grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence (no more than 6 points).
• Previous customer service experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to walk several miles each day.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Friendly, professional and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Visit residential and commercial properties to obtain accurate meter readings.
• Record meter readings accurately using a handheld data collection device.
• Plan and manage your daily route effectively to maximise productivity.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with customers.
• Gain access to internal and external meters safely and professionally.
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
• Follow all health and safety procedures while working in the field.
• Represent the company professionally when visiting customer properties.
• Ensure all customer information and meter data is recorded correctly.
• Walk and drive between properties depending on the area being covered.

Skills

UK driving licence

Customer service

Communication skills

Independence

Outdoor work

Walking long distances

Attention to detail

Time management

Deadline oriented

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Morson Edge are working with a leading provider of metering services within the UK energy retail sector to recruit a Meter Reader to cover Gloucester and the surrounding GL1-GL12 postcode area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, is self-motivated and thrives in an independent role. You will play a key role within the Metering team, responsible for collecting accurate meter readings across residential and commercial properties while delivering excellent customer service on behalf of some of the UK’s leading energy suppliers.

Full training is provided before moving into the field, giving you the skills and knowledge required to work confidently and independently.

The Opportunity

As a Meter Reader, you will be responsible for visiting residential and commercial properties to collect accurate meter readings using a handheld device.

You will plan your daily routes, travel between properties and accurately record meter information while ensuring a high level of customer service and professionalism at every visit.

This is an active outdoor role involving walking, driving and working in all weather conditions. You will need to be comfortable working independently and managing your own workload while maintaining accuracy and productivity.

The role is home-based, covering the GL1-GL12 postcode area around Gloucester.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit residential and commercial properties to obtain accurate meter readings.
• Record meter readings accurately using a handheld data collection device.
• Plan and manage your daily route effectively to maximise productivity.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with customers.
• Gain access to internal and external meters safely and professionally.
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures while working in the field.
• Represent the company professionally when visiting customer properties.
• Ensure all customer information and meter data is recorded correctly.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Walk and drive between properties depending on the area being covered.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Full UK manual driving licence (no more than 6 points).
• Previous customer service experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to walk several miles each day.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Friendly, professional and reliable approach.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful applicants must be able to:

• Provide a full five-year employment history.
• Provide a full five-year address history.
• Successfully complete company screening and vetting checks.
• Successfully complete Right to Work checks.
• Pass a DBS check.
• Meet the required driving licence criteria.
• Complete the required training programme before working independently in the field.

What’s on Offer

• £13 per hour PAYE.
• 40-hour working week.
• 5 days per week across the full week.
• Shift pattern between 8am-8pm.
• Company car provided.
• Full training provided.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme and life assurance cover.
• Online GP service available 24/7.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recommend a Friend scheme.
• Reward and Recognition scheme.
• Access to employee discounts across retail, travel, utilities and leisure.
• Opportunities for career progression within a successful business.

If you’re looking for an active role where you can work independently, develop new skills and join a leading metering services provider, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV or contact Jonah Peto at Morson Edge for a confidential discussion.

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