Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Visiting customers in their homes to install smart meters and provide energy efficiency advice

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Technical skills and skills around pipework, electrical installations etc

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it as the work is often challenging and satisfying on a daily basis

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Centrica?
  • I feel somewhat valued, although I expect this to increase upon completion of the training period

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The structure is very organised and helps with progression and the learning of new skills

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We don't have much to do with the provider, being Leeds academy, until we return there in week 54.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Very reasonable support, with both coaches and colleagues willing to help with difficult jobs

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Salary has been a struggle if I'm honest, although I am looking forward to progressing to full pay.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are very few opportunities outside of work at present, although this may change in the future.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Good training scheme, good benefits, supportive management team. Good work life balance.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?
  • Think about any hands on skills and experience you have, and whether you could apply them in the role.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Engineering

North East

March 2017


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