Temporary Water Meter Reader - Galway/Roscommon

MAINLINE POWER LIMITED; Connacht; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Ireland is seeking a Temporary Water Meter Reader to join their Utilities Division. The candidate will be responsible for inspecting and documenting water meter readings and must have a full clean driving license. This entry-level position offers a competitive salary and benefits including pension contributions and health insurance access. Full training will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contributions

Access to Health Insurance

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• Ability to work with high volumes of transactional data.
• Organisational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and documenting readings from water meters.
• Checking equipment for damage and unauthorized connections.
• Driving a company vehicle.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Ability to work independently

Job description

Temporary Water Meter Reader - Galway/Roscommon

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Water Meter Reader. Contract Type: Temporary (4 months contract). Rate: Negotiable. Location: Galway/Roscommon. Division: Utilities.

Mainline Group is a leading engineering solutions provider servicing the Power, Water, Telecom & Energy sectors. This role is within our Utilities Division, supporting operations nationwide but covering the Galway region for non‑domestic connections. The successful candidate will work on the water meter reading team.

This position requires that an individual be comfortable in a fast‑paced work environment, as well as possess excellent problem‑solving skills, organisational and communication skills.

Role Responsibilities

• Inspecting, collecting, and documenting readings from water meters.
• Checking equipment for damage, faults, unauthorized equipment, or third‑party connections.
• Activating or deactivating meters as instructed.
• Driving a company vehicle.
• Communicating with customers to gain access to meters.
• Full training will be provided.

What we’re looking for

• Basic IT skills.
• Self‑starter with honesty and time keeping a paramount requirement.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Ability to work with high volumes of transactional data.
• Pragmatic problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work systematically within clear guidelines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to deadlines.

Package

• Competitive salary.
• Pension contributions.
• Access to Health Insurance – waiting periods waived.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

This role doesn’t qualify for employment sponsorship so applicants without the right to work in Ireland won’t be considered.

Sector

• Water supply; Sewerage, waste management and remediation activities.

Career Level

• Entry Level