Smart Engineer Review
at Centrica
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Thatcham
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Exchanging gas and electric smart meters.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Customer communication skills, a deeper understanding of how gas and electric is supplied and used. More efficient tool handling.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Good mix of patch, academy and weekend breaks.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Always have someone to go to with anything I need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
As much is needed there has been no issues.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Has managed to get me from nothing to british gas standards quickly and effectively.
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.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great accommodation, equipment provided for you. Give you everything you need to start a career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?
N/A
