Gas engineer Review

by Centrica

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

Service and repair engineer apprentice that either is out with a mentor and following what he does throughout the day or in the academy practising our skills on a different range of appliances and systems

7/10

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

I have developed a lot of new skills and polished my already existing skills

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy challenging myself to see what I’m capable of and seeing what new things I can learn

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It’s is well structured for the most part but there have a been quite a few times where I don’t know what’s going on

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

They are helpful

6/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I feel very supported and feel comfortable asking for help if I am stuck at all or have a question

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel the training helps me great deal because it gives me the skills and confidence necessary to complete it

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There isn’t any extra curricular activities that I’m aware of but would love if there was a BG FC

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it’s a good job with a lot of good benefits

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

Any past experience in the trades is very helpful later down the line