Smart Energy Engineer Review
at Centrica British Gas
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Dartford
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Apprenticeship to become smart energy engineer. We split time between the British gas academy and out on the tools (on patch). The academy is a mix of theory and practical work, while being out on patch gives you good on the job experience.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I've really enjoyed it, its exactly what I would have expected from a programme like this, have learnt lots of new skills and people are friendly.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt a range of practical skills as you'd expect on this type of job. Gas regulations are extensive so learning how to accurately reference these has also helped me learn more patience.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The academy can sometimes be slightly disorganized, sometimes there is a lot of sitting around, sometimes it feels quite chaotic. Finish times are also inconsistent which can make it difficult to plan around it. Patch is much more what you'd expect, more organized and consistent.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Employer has been supportive, I feel as though higher-ups take an interest in your apprenticeship and your progress.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Training provider has been supportive, I feel as though higher-ups take an interest in your apprenticeship and your progress.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Safety orientated training encourages you to work my safely and thoroughly.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
N/a
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica British Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good job which helps you learn life skills and do something slightly more active.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica British Gas?
Keep persistent, it took me a long while to receive a response
