Smart Meter Review

by British Gas

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

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

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

All new things about the job such as gas and electric, help to install and repair with new and old installations

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I've enjoyed working with everyone because they are very friendly and I've learnt a lot from everyone

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It Is new so they are working on the problems and making improvements.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

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

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

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

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

absolutely, they have given me everything i will need to succeed

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

No but when I have access to more training later on I will be taking it

5/10

9a. Would you recommend British Gas to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a great company to work for

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Gas?

Make sure to take all the help and resources you can get