Meter Reader

Meter Reader (4465) Fort William, Scotland

Salary: GBP
27000 - GBP
30000 per annum + Company car, bonus, flexible hours.

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.

• £13.23 - 13.97 per hour basic pay (weekly payment)
• Weekly Hours 20 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday – Friday
• Bonus scheme with earnings up to £1000 monthly.
• 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.

• Manual UK Driving Licence – Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences (driving licence is not required in some areas in London).
• Physically fit and have no issues with bending in tight spaces, lifting or kneeling, climbing stairs, crouching, and walking on average 4-5 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).
• 5 years employment history.
• Previous Customer Service experience (preferred not essential).

• 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 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.