Smart energy expert apprentice Review
at Centrica
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Thatcham
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
Install smart gas and electric meters. Fixing faults. Giving energy advice.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Decently fun, content is boring to cover. Being hands on alot is great.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes. Practical skills and knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
structure is mixed. Trainer has changed alot and some days we have been left with no one.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Great
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
good support, enough time to learn and practice
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
needed for role only. Not very transferable
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
nothing, no activities. No events or sports. Its poor and sad
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
Yes
Why?
its okay. Final pay is good. Out of hours is scary and was not disclosed in interview. I had no idea i have to work night shifts every week in dangerous areas on my city
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?
its a good start, be warned you'll be stuck in smart and be unable to cross skill. Its empty. Good for the money if you dont mind working late and on weekends
