Meter Reader - Slough
- Slough, Berkshire
- Temporary
- Full-time
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:
- £12.61 - 13.43 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 £31,000 average annual earnings.
- Bonus scheme with earnings up to £1000 monthly.
- 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.
- Full UK Driving Licence - Minimum 1 year, maximum 3 points, NO DR Offences - (driving license 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 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)
- 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.