Rating

6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Smart Energy Meter Installer (Gas & Electric). Installation and testing of metering equipment in customers homes.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I have learnt a variety of skills during the training process.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme has been at times challenging and stressful but for the most part an enjoyable one.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Centrica?
  • Being such a large company with so many staff it is easy to be overlooked on a daily basis and contact with management is minimal so being valued isn't often expressed.

    5/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Structure during the academy process was poor however once out on site/patch it becomes more structured.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Support is always just a phone call away, regular contact is made by coaches who offer assistance if required

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Training and briefings are scheduled regularly but that's about it.

    6/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Salary is ok however failing behind other companies offering similar job roles

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Not that I am aware of

    1/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are large company that does offer good training and support alongside job security and a good pension scheme


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?
  • Be prepared to have a lot that you do monitored and assessed to ensure you are doing your job safely and to the standards the company expects.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

March 2017


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