Meter Reader - Southampton

Morson Human Resources Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is recruiting a Meter Reader for the Southampton area on an ongoing contract. You will join a dedicated metering team to install, maintain, and manage meters and ensure accurate billing while recording readings on handheld devices.

The role requires outdoor work, the ability to plan routes, excellent customer service, and a self-motivated, independent approach. A full UK driving licence is essential and DBS checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Able to work outdoors and walk several miles daily.
• Full UK driving licence (not required in London).
• Able to manage appointments and work independently.
• Able to meet timescales and under pressure.
• Excellent customer service and data accuracy.
• Provide 5 years employment history.
• Able to pass DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and manage gas, electricity, and water meters.
• Plan routes and record meter readings using handheld devices.
• Provide excellent customer service while working outdoors in all weather.
• Ensure customers are billed accurately and energy usage monitored.

Skills

Self-motivated and energetic

Ability to work outdoors

Full UK driving licence

Manage appointments

Work independently

Meet timescales

Excellent customer service

Attention to data accuracy

Pass screening and vetting

Provide 5 years employment history

Pass DBS check

Job description

My client a leading provider of metering services within the UK energy retail sector require a Meter Reader in the Southampton area.

You will be part of a dedicated Metering team responsible for installing, maintaining, and managing gas, electricity, and water meters.

The role ensures customers are billed accurately and energy usage patterns are monitored effectively.

The position involves working outdoors, often walking several miles daily, and requires a self-motivated and energetic individual who can manage appointments and work independently.

You will use handheld devices to plan routes and record meter readings, providing excellent customer service while working efficiently and safely in all weather conditions.

The role requires adherence to strict screening and vetting standards, including providing a five-year employment history and passing a DBS check.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

You must live in these postcodes: SO30,31,32,33 50,51, 52, 21, PO14, PO15, SO40, 41

This is an ongoing contract paid at £12.81 per hour via PAYE.

Skills

• Self-motivated and energetic
• Ability to work outdoors and walk several miles daily
• Full UK driving licence (not required in London)
• Ability to manage appointments and work independently
• Ability to work to timescales and under pressure
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording data
• Ability to pass screening and vetting standards
• Provide 5 years employment history
• Ability to pass a DBS check