Meter Reader - Rotherham

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Full training

Company car

Uniform & PPE

Annual leave

Expenses reimbursed

Job summary

Gi Group UK is hiring Meter Readers in the United Kingdom, offering full-time field-based work with flexible start and finish times between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday (occasional Saturday).

No prior experience is required; you will collect data from gas, electricity and water meters, update readings on a handheld device and provide excellent customer service across domestic and commercial sites. A driving licence and fitness are required.

Qualifications

• Manual UK Driving Licence with 1 year minimum, no offences
• Physically fit and able to lift and walk 4–5 miles daily
• Previous customer service experience preferred but not required
• DBS and credit checks may apply

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial and industrial meters for Water, Gas and Electric
• Enter reads on handheld device and update records
• Provide excellent customer service during visits
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment
• Drive and operate independently in assigned area

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Customer service experience

Physical fitness

Flexible schedule

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.