Meter Reader (FTC - Kerry)

Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Meter Reader (FTC - Wexford)

Contract Type: 12 month contract

Location: Kerry- Role is based on the road

Overview of the role:

As a Veolia Meter Reader, you will be required to travel throughout a specific region  collecting water consumption data for our client. You will be involved in a distinct metering project, primarily conducting reads through MMR (Manual Meter Reading) with some AMR (Automated Meter Reading). You will be expected to provide support to other metering projects as required. 

Duties of the Role include; 

• The successful candidates will work independently as a mobile lone worker, driving a company van to different geographical areas daily to conduct meter readings. You must be comfortable working without direct supervision and making autonomous decisions throughout your working day.

• Drive vehicles along established routes to collect consumption data from meters. Routes will include manual reads, walk-by and drive-by meter reading. 

• Routes will be made available on an android tablet for navigation purposes. Meter Reader to review route and plan optimal daily route.

• Read water meters and enter data onto hand-held devices. 

• Where a meter read cannot be achieved, a “skip” must be entered from a predefined list.

• Record any issues found on site and add photographic evidence. 

• Ensure regular uploads of data to enable the project manager and the client to monitor progress.

• Report any network concerns such as meter irregularities or impediments to meter access on handheld. 

• Report maintenance or equipment issues to both the Veolia Project Manager and the MDMSP (Meter Data Management Service Provider). 

• Direct Customers to the Uisce Eireann Customer Service Centre in the case of billing queries. 

• Update GPS locations to ensure continuous improvement of the network. 

• Local knowledge of the area is beneficial but not essential. 

• On the non-domestic metering projects where AMR reading has not yet been enabled, meters will be required to be read manually.

• The Meter Reader will be required to use the equipment provided to open the boundary box, pump out the chamber and read the meter.

• Bulk meters will be read by two people using safety lifting keys.

• Regular water meters will be read manually and data entered into hand-held devices. 

• Ensure all client deadlines and key performance indicators are consistently met.

• Continue to meet daily/quarterly read targets. 

• Ensure continuous improvement of the project by working with the team to combat inefficiencies, timely report of issues. 

• This role involves regular outdoor working throughout the year, so candidates should be comfortable working outside in various weather conditions, including during periods of rain, wind, and colder temperatures.

Required skills for this role: 

• Ability to work independently as a lone worker in a mobile driving role

• Full Clean Drivers Licence 

• Commercial driving experience preferred

• Experience of Water Network Management and/or basic plumbing experience 

• Good IT skills required for using online systems on tablet and handheld together with GPS equipment (training will be provided)

• Organisational skills / Route planning

• Time Management (meeting client’s deadlines and KPI’s)

• A clear understanding of the importance of safety when undertaking Metering Services

• Good Communication Skills with a positive, innovative and collaborative team player attitude

Please note:

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