Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Technical Gas Engineer, learning about how to service and fix a variety of domestic gas appliances. This involves alternately spending time in a dedicated training academy learning theory and practising in well equipped workshops. Then spending time on patch working with a mentor in customers houses.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Through this process I have developed a better understanding of customer service skills through British Gas's model visit training. In terms of technical knowledge everything I have learnt in regards to fixing and servicing gas appliances is brand new to me so has been a very exciting but difficult challenge.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I'm 32, have a degree and have had numerous jobs with a variety of small, medium and large businesses and this apprenticeship has been the best training program I have ever been a part of so far.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Centrica?
  • There is Ann incredible amount of effort, time and cost involved in training an engineer and you can feel the value you bring to the apprenticeship throughout. As long as you show capability and a good professional work attitude you are very valued.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • As I said before the best training programme I have been on more organised and structured than even a degree from a university. So much so you have to go in full speed ahead all the way.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The support systems in place are very apparent and you are supported well throughout.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • All along the programme you are supported to achieve the goals required.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It is extremely competitive much more than any apprentice wage I have previously seen.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • To get onto the apprenticeship you are guaranteed a job as long as you complete and pass everything required. Outside of British Gas there are many opportunities in this industry.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Already have to many, so impressed with the apprenticeship so far.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?
  • Dedication dedication dedication.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North East

March 2017


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