Smart Meter engineer Review

by Centrica

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Smart Meter engineer- delivering 1st class serv8ce to customers from first contact right through to the completed installation of both gas and electric smart meters.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • The safe systems of working required in relation to gas and electric instalation.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It's a very intense learning curve and at times struggled to understand the therory behind the practical.

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Centrica?

    • They value there employees and do give a lot of support so you can fulfill your job role both safely and efficiently

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • At times it could have been better as some areas where in need of streaming and others should be given more time.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • 100% from tutor.

    10/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Could have been better as in some parts the left hand didn't know what the right hand was doing.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Could do better.

    3/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • In general they are a good company to work for but could be even better.

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

    • You will get more out of the process if you give 100% and don't be distracted.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Scotland

March 2017

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