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Meter Reader

Gi Group
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Yeovil, Somerset BA21 5EG

Salary

£27,000 - £29,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are hiring Meter Readers with no previous experience required.
  • The hourly pay ranges from £12.42 to £13.00, leading to average annual earnings of £27,000 to £29,000.
  • Candidates must have a full UK driving license with a minimum of one year of experience.
  • The role involves collecting data from gas, electricity, and water meters while providing excellent customer service.
  • Full training will be provided, and employees can enjoy up to 28 days of holiday per year.

We are hiring METER READERS in your postcode now; no experience is required. Are you looking for Full Time work, close to home?

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 & 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:

  • £12.42 - 13.00 per hour basic pay (weekly payment)
  • Weekly Hours 40 - 45 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday (occasionally Saturday) between 8am - 8pm.
  • £27,000 to £29,000 average annual earnings.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Overtime rates (£16 - £18) at manager's discretion.
  • Business expenses reimbursed.
  • Company pension enrolment.
  • No previous experience required.
  • Progression and promotion opportunities for higher earnings.
  • Up to 28 days holiday per year (on an accrual basis).
  • 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
  • Physically fit and have no issues with bending in tight spaces, lifting or kneeling, climbing stairs, crouching, and walking on average 6-7 miles a day.
  • 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, 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.

If interested, please click apply to get started.

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

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.