Are you looking for a new role that gets you out and about? South West Water is looking for a Meter Reader to be part of our dedicated team based in St Austell. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, on a salary of £25,274 per annum plus a range of excellent company benefits and support.
About the role:
As a Meter Reader for South West Water you'll be out reading customer water meters across our service area to help ensure we deliver accurate customer billing.
What you’ll be doing:
* Accurately record and report water meter readings across our service area
* Deliver great customer service for both Household and Non-Household customers
* Optimise your time, routes, and mileage - local knowledge area of the area helps!
* Complete scheduled and unscheduled meter readings to meet your targets
* Report faulty meters for repair, meters not set up on the system, and suspected meter fraud cases for investigation
* Communicate well with all customers and colleagues
* Make sure company van and equipment are all up together and in good working order
* Always prioritise Health and Safety and follow our Home Safe guidance & procedures
What we are looking for:
* A full UK driving licence
* Confident and experienced with interacting with customers face to face
* Ability to deliver targets and goals
* Comfortable with lone working - in all weather conditions
* Basic computer skills for accurately reporting meter readings
What's in it for you:
* We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
* In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
* Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* A discretionary Bonus
* Competitive Contributory Pension
* Share-save Scheme
* Various health benefits
* Wellbeing support programmes
* A range of Group Discounts
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Financial support services
* And plenty more!
Closing Date: 2nd November 2025