Smart meter engineer Review
at Centrica British Gas
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Civil 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!
4.5/5
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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:
4/5
Exchange & replace electric and gas meters, replacement pipework when required.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have fully enjoyed the course so far and have learned alot of new skills a long the way.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Have learned alot of new skills such as soldering & constructing pipework, how to test on electric & gas meter aswell as gas appliances. Also categorising whether an appliance is faulty/at risk or immediatly dangerous & what labels to leave aswell as how to write safety notices and other relevant paperwork.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
They recently re-structured the course to make it longer. My apprenticeship was the first of the year, and have experience some minor problems, such as changing when to take the MACOPA and when we got information about the RAS docs etc.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support is great and always there when needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
received great support leading upto my exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Feel more confident now im qualified when doing my jobs.
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
So far i haven't experienced any extra curricular activities outside of my job but that may change as i get further into the job.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica British Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work for and they have a great apprenticeship programmes aswell as lots of opportunities to progress and upskill within the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica British Gas?
Just be yourself when you have your interview, come across as genuine.
