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Centrica

Smart Meter Review

at Centrica

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Dartford

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
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:
4/5
Going out on patch and repairing/installing smart meters. With going to the academy and learning all about the role and the job. There are many things we have access to
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I've enjoyed working with everyone because they are very friendly and I've learnt a lot from everyone

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
All new things about the job such as gas and electric, help to install and repair with new and old installations

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It Is new so they are working on the problems and making improvements.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot he has made my experience a lot easier and keeps on giving. I would like to say my manager and mentor have been a grand help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We get plenty of time in the academy and out with a mentor and even after the training we still get chances to contact more experienced members for help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
absolutely, they have given me everything i will need to succeed
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
No but when I have access to more training later on I will be taking it

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a great company to work for
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?
Make sure to take all the help and resources you can get
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