Water Meter Reader (Field-Based). Job in Walsal...

We are hiring WATER METER READERS in Wolverhampton and Walsall now!

Full-Time - Working close to home, no experience is 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 Water Meter Reader you will be responsible for collecting data from 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

13.01 - 13.85 per hour basic pay.

Weekly Hours 40 - 45 hours a week with flexible start and finish times between 8am - 8pm.

27,000 to 31,000 average annual earnings.

Bonus scheme with earnings up to 1000 monthly.

Hours of work mostly will be Monday - Friday (occasionally Saturday)

Weekly payment.

Overtime rates ( 16 - 25) at manager's discretion.

Business expenses reimbursed.

Company pension enrolment.

No previous experience required.

Progression and promotion opportunities for higher earning

Up to 28 days holiday per year based on accrual.

Full uniform and PPE provided.

Company car.

Full training will be provided.

What will you need

Full UK Driving Licence - Minimum 1 year, maximum 6 points, NO DR Offences - (driving license is not required in some areas in London)

• Physically fit - expect to walk on average 5 -6 miles per day, lifting manholes for water meters, climbing stairs and crouching, bending in tight spaces.
• 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)

Duties

• Retrieving data from domestic, commercial, and industrial sites for Water Meters, full training will be given.
• 75% of the meters will be external.
• The meter reads are all commercial properties including hospitals, schools, shopping precincts and anything non household.
• May be bigger manholes so may be heavy lifting sometimes.
• Most of the meters will be external.
• 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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