Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role as a customer service apprentice is to provide excellent customer service, dealing with customer enquiries, complaints and also booking appointments. On a day-to-day basis I am gaining more experience in customer service. I am also recording my experience by logging each successful step forward. I am working with my internal and external customers in order to become competent.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my communcations skills, still am till this day. I have also gained new skills such as commercial awareness which has boosted my knowledge in the business dramatically. This apprenticeship has risen my confident skills to a maximum.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy this programme hugely and I hope to stay in this sector for a very long time. I have benefitted from this apprenticeship programme amazingly. This career path is one of the best choices I have made in terms of developing for a better future.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Centrica?
  • I feel hugely valued and apprecited. British gas is very supportive and is helping me achieve my targets and goals. I feel British Gas really cares for it's employees, customers and others who are looking to join the business.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The apprenticeship is farely structured and is giving me enough time to put together all the neccessary evidence to succesfully pass with flying colours.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I am recieving the best support from trainers, manager and collegues.Everyone is very understanding and helpful which is pushing me to success.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The employer is supporting me to the fullest, and is motivating me each day to achieve the best results and position. Each day I have a one to one meeting with my manager to discuss my future plans, targets and goals. My manager [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] is the best.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary is beyond expectations and is helping me secure a better future. The salary is allowing me cover costs and expenses confidently.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, there are many opportunities outside of work. Such as taking part in public events showcasing how great this apprenticeship is. I have also taken part in a promotional video for new starters to the programme.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • British Gas is an excellent place to be, I am enjoying every step of the way. If I am enjoying the programme this much, why wouldn't a friend? This organisation is very supportive, it is a friendly place to be. Everyone gets along with each other, and thats exactly what is needed to suceed. Team work.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?
  • Study the business, Takes lots of notes and give it your best at all times. I felt researching the business had given me a better understanding of how the business works.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Accounting, Business Operations, Information Technology, Finance

East Midlands

March 2017


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