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Centrica British Gas

Service and repair engineer Review

at Centrica British Gas

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Oxford

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I have transferred from smart, have done some training to start as a service engineer, I am now on my repairs course to complete breakdowns.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The organisation hasn’t been great and communication is awful. Although I do enjoy my course, and learning new skills it could’ve been organised better.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The repairs course so far is good, our trainer is great. However leading up to this it was very badly organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There is support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Since I have been on the repairs course it has been very good.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It will enable me to become fully qualified.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Centrica British Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I’ve enjoyed my time here, although things could be improved, overall I would recommend.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica British Gas?
E
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