Meter Reader - Kent

GI Group Main Account; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for Meter Readers to join their team. This full-time role involves collecting data from various gas, electricity, and water meters while providing excellent customer service. No prior experience is necessary, and the position offers flexible hours and a competitive salary ranging from £12.61 to £13.43 per hour. Successful candidates will enjoy additional perks like a bonus scheme, business expenses reimbursement, and training.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £1000 monthly

Full uniform and PPE provided

Company car

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with a good record.
• Physically fit to handle various tasks including bending and lifting.
• Clear DBS and Credit Report checks.
• 5 years employment history.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from various types of meters.
• Update meter readings on a handheld device.
• Provide excellent customer service and perform visual inspections.

Skills

Customer service experience

Physically fit

Job description

Overview

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.

What you’ll do

• 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.
• 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.

What we offer

• £12.61 - £13.43 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.
• £27,000 to £31,000 average annual earnings.
• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £1000 monthly.
• Overtime rates (£16 - £18) 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 you will need

• Full UK Driving Licence - Minimum 1 year, maximum 3 points, NO DR Offences - (driving license is not required in some areas in London)
• Physically fit and have no issues with bending in tight spaces, lifting or kneeling, climbing stairs, crouching, and walking on average 6-7 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)

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.

How to apply

If interested, please click apply to get started.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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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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