Meter Reader

£13.45 to £14.00 per hour, Flexible Hours, Bonus, Progression

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

09/04/2026

About this job

We are hiring Full Time METER READERS in your postcode now. Role: Meter Reader (gas and electricity only)

• Working close to home no experience 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 meters for both commercial and residential properties.

You will update meter reads accurately throughout the day on your handheld device, also entering the details at each location and providing excellent customer service.

What we offer

• £13.45 - £14.00 per hour basic pay (weekly payment)
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday to Friday between 8am - 8pm.
• £28,000 to £30,000 average annual earnings.
• Progression and promotion opportunities for higher earnings - 360 technical Meter Reader, Auditor, Gas and Electric Engineer, Field Assistant Manager, Field Manager.
• Weekly bonus scheme with earnings up to £250 weekly.
• Overtime rates at manager's discretion.
• Business expenses reimbursed at 30.05 pence per mile.
• Company pension enrolment.
• No previous experience required.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year.
• Full uniform and PPE provided.
• Full training will be provided.
• Double pay on Bank Holidays.

Essential requirements for the role

• UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.
• Physically fit and have no issues with bending in tight spaces, lifting or kneeling, climbing stairs, crouching, and walking on average 3-5 miles a day.
• Clear DBS check (no unspent criminal convictions).
• Previous Customer Service experience (preferred, not essential).
• Access to your own vehicle.
• Basic business insurance.

Duties

• Retrieving data from domestic, commercial, and industrial sites for 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 reader, so you get to see the job through a professional's eyes.

If interested, please click apply to get started.

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