Meter Reader Job Conwy area,Wales UK,Trades / Skilled Labor

Capturing water meter reading data from water customer's meters, using the hand held unit, within set timescales as directed by the cyclical meter reading schedule.

Identifying unexpected water meter reads, such as higher or lower water consumption profile, and recording this additional information onto the handheld device in line with the Automated Meter Reading guidelines.

Providing a report for any water meter that was unable to be read within the schedule, in line with the metering procedures.

Placing all water meters into a most efficient walk order route that optimises the volume of water meters read.

Disconnecting the water supply on commercial properties as instructed by the Commercial Collections Department.

Undertaking supply checks on water supplies that have been disconnected for non-payment of water charges, in line with company guidelines and time frames, and to immediately escalation any situation, where the water supply has turned back on, to the Commercial Collections Team for further instruction.

Proactively undertaking a dynamic risk assessment at each field visit to ensure a safe working environment prior to undertaking each activity and remaining safe at all times.

Reporting all near misses and hazards that could cause potential harm to not only yourself but other colleagues and our Customers, in line with the Company health and safety process and procedures.

Ensuring the company vehicle is regularly checked in line with company policy and that any vehicle defects are immediately escalated in line with transport guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

A full UK Drivers licence
IT literate and able to use multiple computer systems
The ability to self-manage workloads and change priorities to maximise effectiveness and peformance
Excellent organisational skills and self-management to work to deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to communicate information in a clear and confident manner; adapting communication method and style to suit the audience; checking to ensure that information has been understood
A flexible approach to changes in work loads in order to meet business and customer needs
Able to prioritise Health and Safety at all times and take responsibility for other people's welfare at work, including colleagues and customers
Be solution driven and bring ideas into the team in order to improve current processes

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and take away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.

The successful candidate will cover areas in and surrounding the Conwy valley so you must be living within this catchment or within a 10 mile radius to be considered for the role.
Company Van will be provided.
Hours of work are flexible between 6am - 8pm Monday to Sunday but minimum of 4 hours per day Monday - Friday.
A clean driving licence is required for the role., As well as a market competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:
Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive)
Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
Enhanced employer pension contributions - Up to 11% employer contributions
Free Mortgage Brokering Services
Enhanced family friendly policies
Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
Cycle to work scheme
Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites
Health Cash Back scheme and access to an online GP service
An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
Many more can be found on our website.

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject to all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.

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