Meter Reader - Tunbridge Wells

Gi Group UK; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company pension

28 days holiday

Uniform & PPE

Full training

Weekly bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Job summary

Gi Group UK is hiring Full Time Meter Readers to cover gas and electricity meters close to home. No experience required. You will collect meter reads, update the handheld device, and provide friendly customer service, supporting both domestic and commercial properties.

Earn £13.45–£14.80 per hour, 37.5 hours weekly, with weekly pay and a potential 250 weekly bonus. Benefits include pension, full training, uniform and PPE, 28 days holiday, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.
• Physically fit and able to walk 3-5 miles daily.
• Access to your own vehicle.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent convictions).

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from domestic, commercial and industrial sites for Gas and Electric Meters.
• Carry out visual inspections of metering equipment.
• Update meter reads on handheld device and enter details at each location.
• Provide excellent customer service and professional conduct.

Skills

Customer service

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Handheld device

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

We are hiring Full Time METER READERS in your postcode now!

Role: Meter Reader (gas and electricity only) - working close to home no experience is required.

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 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:

• £13.45 - 14.80 per hour basic pay (weekly payment)
• Weekly Hours 37.5 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm.
• £29,000 to £35,000 average annual earnings including bonusses.
• Progression and promotion opportunities for higher earnings -( 360 technical Meter Reader, Auditor, Gas and Electric Engineer, Field Assistant manager, Field Manager.
• Weekly Bonus scheme with earnings up to £250 weekly.
• Overtime rates at manager's discretion.
• Business expenses reimbursed at 30.05 pence per mile.
• Company pension enrolment.
• No previous experience required.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year.
• Full uniform and PPE provided.
• Full training will be provided.
• Double pay on Bank Holidays

What you will need to apply

Essential requirements for the role:

• Physically fit and have no issues with bending in tight spaces, lifting or kneeling, climbing stairs, crouching, and walking on average 3-5 miles a day.
• UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
• Happy to work in all weather conditions.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent criminal convictions)
• Previous Customer Service experience (preferred not essential)
• Access to your own vehicle
• Basic Business insurance.

Duties:

• Retrieving data from domestic, commercial, and industrial sites for 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.

Support and Assistance

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

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