Apprentice S&R Engineer Review
at Centrica
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Dartford
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
5/5
My role consists of learning and developing essential gas knowledge in order to go out and serve customer needs in their homes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the company so far. The quality of training is good and they offer everything you would want as an employee.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills and methods of working during my time with British Gas.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The organisation is for the most part Good. However, sometimes it feels as though senior management does not liaise as efficiently as they could with field services.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I feel equipped with the necessary tools to aid and support my learning path.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The teachers at the academy support everyone's individual needs and are well suited for the role. They hold the skills necessary as they are all ex-engineers.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification we receive at the end of the course covers the entirety of what we need to carry out our role.
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
No, but sports has been offered during summer months.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company has been nothing but great to me. From the standards of teaching to the skills I've developed I genuinely feel as though they have been a great employer.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?
Do not stress about the hiring process and joining people you've never met before.
