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Centrica

SMART energy engineer Review

at Centrica

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Colchester

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - 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
Assess, install and exchange smart energy meters
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy working practically with tools

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Safely testing gas and electric in a domestic setting

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Could be better, we are a group to start the new program structure so consistent is lacking
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Plenty
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Plenty
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Very, I knew nothing about smart energy engineering before the apprenticeship
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Not that I am aware of

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Over all, a good experience with some adjustments
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?
A better executed plan with consistency and structure
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