Salary for meter reader

Average salary

1800 £

Basic salary	1400 £
Maximum Wage	2100 £

1400 £
Lowest

1750 £
Average

2100 £
Highest

meter reader - How much money do you make working at this position?

The average salary for the meter reader position is 1800 £

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VALLEY UTILITIES	2133 £	1400 £ 2133 £
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DATA ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES	2041 £	1400 £ 2133 £
ATS RECRUITMENT	2008 £	1400 £ 2133 £
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Comment on the job position of meter reader

Benefits

fuel card
laptop
company car
mobile phone

Requirements

ability to work independently and follow directions accurately
strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
excellent communication skills in English
use of own vehicle with suitable insurance cover
use of own mobile device
great customer facing skills
basic DBS/Criminal checks
DBS/Criminal checks
experience preferred, but not essential
customer focussed individuals
A professional image is very important - we will provide you with a uniform and van
the role can be physically demanding as you will walk in the region of 3 to 8 miles per day
you will also use a hand held computer to carry out your work, so basic IT skills are required
ability to plan your days and workloads to ensure all expected readings are taken and our billing deadlines are met
full UK Driving licence
full on the job training will be given
uniform and full personal protective equipment is supplied
please note this role requires a DBS check to be carried out on the successful candidate
as this is a customer facing role you must be approachable, presentable, and polite and act as an ambassador for the company
be upbeat, self- motivated and use your own initiative and common sense

Responsibility

read water meters accurately and efficiently on a scheduled basis
record meter readings and report any discrepancies or issues
use hand tools to access and inspect meters in various locations
follow established routes and schedules to ensure all meters are read in a timely manner
communicate effectively with supervisors regarding any challenges or concerns
obtain accurate readings from water meters
carry out meter exchanges
collect meter data
lastly and most importantly provide excellent customer service
meter Reader/ Field Agent
be responsible for updating your readings and findings in real time via a handheld device
plan and optimize your own route and visit times to improve performance
where necessary arrange appointments with customers and directly liaise with clients on site
you will
capturing all meter reading data in line with the Field Operations meter-reading schedule in order to ensure the customer receives an accurate and timely bill and to avoid unwanted contacts and complaints
undertaking any ad hoc field visits that have been requested to either, disconnect the water supply, or to obtain further information as required by the Company in order to resolve a customer query or dispute
you will work independently and will have the motivation to work quickly and efficiently. You will be taking meter readings in businesses across your region
adhering to Health and Safety guidelines at all times
operating Meter Reading equipment in accordance with business processes and escalating issues with equipment appropriately
attending meter sites including within customers premises meeting with customers face to face

Current offers for the position

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