Meter Reader

Posted 16 April by Gi Group
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£12.17 - £13.50 per hour
North East England , England
Temporary, full-time

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Posted by Gi Group
We are hiring 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 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:
  • £12.17 - 13.50 per hour basic pay.
  • Weekly Hours 40, 42 or 45 hours a week, with flexible start / finish times between 8am - 8pm.
  • £25,000 to £30,000 a year average earnings with additional bonuses on average £250 -500 monthly.
  • Hours of work mostly will be Monday – Friday 8am -8pm. (occasionally Saturday)
  • Weekly payment.
  • Overtime rates (£15 – £16) – 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.
  • 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)
  • Physically fit:  expect to walk up to 4 -6 miles per day, climbing stairs and crouching, bending in tight spaces, (may get dirty sometimes when reaching outside water meter readers)
  • 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 reading training team, so you get to see the job through a professional’s eyes.
If interested, please click apply to get started.

Reference: 52483856

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