Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a smart energy expert. My role involves replacing both gas and electric meters for customers and providing energy advice

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes i am now Gas Safe (met1 and pipework) and have the relevant mocopa and dno qualifications to exchange both gas and electric meters and also

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Very much so. Really comprehensive training with slot of hands on practical elements

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Centrica?
  • I do feel valued but i am concerned about what will happen to the team of smart energy experts after the smart meter rollout nears to an end

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very organised but sometimes we found ourselves waiting around a lot but then rushed at other times

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Alot of support is there from trainers. Mentors managers and coaches

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Alot of support is there and they make allowances for doctors visits etc

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Training salary is low but when signed off the salary, retention bonus and performance bonus is good

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes there are many social events and team bonding days e.g 5 a side football. Not sure if this is what the question was meaning

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great brand and does feel like there is a lot of support if needed unlike some other sub contractor roles doing a similar thing


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?
  • Go for it! Great training and tools provided. Good salary


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scotland

March 2017


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