Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Smart Energy Meter Expert - Some weeks are spent in the academy in Dartford, getting classroom training and training on dummy set ups with experts in the fields. Other weeks are spent in the field shadowing current meter experts.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned lots of new skills. I now have the MOCOPA qualification and I am taking exams to become Gas Safe in the next week. I had never worked with gas or electric before.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have met most of the team I will be working with once I am qualified and they are helpful and approachable. I feel valued and despite my lack of experience I have been helped and encouraged throughout.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Centrica?
  • I feel that British Gas is a good company to work for. Any ideas or help needed has been quickly forthcoming.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The first couple of weeks seemed well organised, but occasionally thing seem to be slightly disorganised. My manager has seemed very unsure of my progression.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My trainer has been very supportive and encouraging. He has always found time to answer any questions I have.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My team that I will be working with have been very supportive, my manager seems more interested in getting results.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I am happy with the salary. It starts low, but increases at various stages throughout training.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Not that I have come across yet, but I imagine there will be once i become a full member of the team.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • A good and well known company with a good reputation and with plenty of opportunities for advancement.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?
  • Be honest and be yourself. Don't be afraid to admit if you don't know or understand anything.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Engineering

East of England

March 2017


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