smart energy expert Review

by Centrica

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Smart energy expert, installing and maintaining smart meters

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Electrics being MACOPA qualified and also Gas Safe CCM1 qualification.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Its interesting and engaging, tutors are supportive, relaxed and progressive environment.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Centrica?

    • Very valued.

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Its well organised just some smaller individual parts of the apprenticeship need better organisation.

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

    • Lots of opportunities for improvement. Training material is always available and accessible by you.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots of support from the wider organization including work and wellbeing benefits to access.

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

    • During training its low for a few months although is understandable as you are in training. However you are supported with hotly and meal costs if you live too far away.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Lot of pay benefits that can get you access to gyms and other things to do in your spare time.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great company, great support.

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

    • Interviews should be revised for your electrical knowledge as well as your customer service skills.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East of England

March 2017

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