Water Meter Reader - Uxbridge

Gi Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Full uniform & PPE provided

Full training

Job summary

Gi Group is hiring Water Meter Readers to collect data from water meters at various sites across the region. This full-time outdoor role offers flexible start times, an 8am–8pm window, and a weekly pay cycle.

Role involves walking daily, handling manholes, and using handheld devices to record readings. No experience required; training provided, with several earning boosts including a monthly bonus and potential company car.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence - min 1 year, max 6 points, no DR offences.
• Physically fit - expect to walk 5–6 miles per day, lift manholes, climb stairs, crouch in tight spaces.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent convictions).
• Credit report check (no county court judgements, IVA, debt relief orders in last 6 years).
• Previous customer service experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from water meters at domestic, commercial and industrial sites.
• Update meter reads on handheld device, both on-site and remotely.
• Provide excellent customer service during visits.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Physically fit

Clear DBS check

Credit check

Customer service experience

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:

• £13.97 per hour basic pay.
• Weekly Hours 40 - 45 hours a week with flexible start and finish times between 8am - 8pm.
• £28,000to £30,000 average annual earnings including bonusses.
• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £1000 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.

What will you need:

• Full UK Driving Licence - Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences - (driving license is not required in some areas in London)
• 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)

Duties:

• 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:

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.