Gas engineer Review
at Centrica British Gas
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Kent, UK
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
3.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy challenging myself to see what I’m capable of and seeing what new things I can learn
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have developed a lot of new skills and polished my already existing skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
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
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
They are helpful
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I feel very supported and feel comfortable asking for help if I am stuck at all or have a question
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel the training helps me great deal because it gives me the skills and confidence necessary to complete it
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There isn’t any extra curricular activities that I’m aware of but would love if there was a BG FC
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica British Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it’s a good job with a lot of good benefits
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica British Gas?
Any past experience in the trades is very helpful later down the line
