Meter Reader Specialist
2 weeks ago
Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Gi Group Professionals
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Meter Reader Specialist to join our team. As a Meter Reader, you will be responsible for collecting data from gas, electricity, and water meters for both commercial and residential properties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect data from gas, electricity, and water meters
- Update meter reads accurately throughout the day on your handheld device
- Enter details on a handheld device at each location
- Provide excellent customer service to property owners and managers
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
Requirements:
- 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)
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.