Water Meter Reader

Gi Group UK; Hanwell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company car

Pension

Job summary

Gi Group UK is hiring Water Meter Readers in the United Kingdom. This full-time outdoor role offers flexible start times between 8am and 8pm, with a typical 40–45 hour week. You will collect readings from water meters, update data on a handheld device, and provide great customer service at each location.

No prior experience is required, and full training is provided. The role includes a company car, pension, and potential career progression, with weekly pay and overtime opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be physically fit to walk 5–6 miles daily, climb stairs and lift items.
• Adhere to health & safety guidelines at all times.

Responsibilities

• Collect water meter readings from commercial and residential properties.
• Enter readings accurately on handheld devices and update records.
• Provide excellent customer service during meter reads.

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Health & safety

Tools

Handheld data device

Job description

We are hiring WATER METER READERS in your postcode now!

Full-Time - 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 Water Meter Reader you will be responsible for collecting data from 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:

• £13.49 - 14.00 per hour basic pay.
• Weekly Hours 40 - 45 hours a week with flexible start and finish times between 8am - 8pm.
• £30,000 to £35,000 average annual earnings including bonusses.
• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £2000 monthly.
• Hours of work mostly will be Monday - Friday (occasionally Saturday)
• Weekly payment.
• Overtime rates (£18 - £28) at manager's discretion.
• Business expenses reimbursed.
• Company pension enrolment.
• No previous experience required.
• Progression and promotion opportunities for higher earning
• Up to 28 days holiday per year based on accrual.
• Full uniform and PPE provided.
• Company car.
• Full training will be provided.

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence - Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences
• Physically fit - expect to walk on average 5 -6 miles per day, lifting manholes for water meters, climbing stairs and crouching, bending in tight spaces.
• 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)
• Previous Customer Service experience (preferred not essential)
• Retrieving data from domestic, commercial, and industrial sites for Water Meters, full training will be given.
• 75% of the meters will be external.
• The meter reads are all commercial properties including hospitals, schools, shopping precincts and anything non household.
• May be bigger manholes so may be heavy lifting sometimes.
• Most of the meters will be external.
• Friendly personality with a professional approach to work.
• Adhering to Health and Safety guidelines at all times.

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.

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