Smart Meter Apprentice Review
at Centrica British Gas
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Dartford
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
Smart metering is a good job and definitely a worthwhile career especially if you enjoy customer interaction.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Overall I have enjoyed my time as an apprentice.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skills especially associated with all the gas to pass the qualifications, also some new electrical skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The organization has been poor although I believe this is because the structure of the apprenticeship changed just before we joined.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
You are given full support throughout the apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
You are given full support throughout the apprenticeship
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Allows customers to know that we are qualified and competent to complete the job.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica British Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a good company to work for and the full salary is good.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica British Gas?
Make sure to be well organized and complete field evidence as early as possible.
