Electrical Maintenance Apprentice Review

by British Gas

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Carrying out electrical maintenance on the Easington terminal and the 47/3B Rough platform based in the North Sea. This involves both preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure plant is operating safely and effectively.

10/10

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

From the start of my apprenticeship I have developed massively. Not only in my work, whether that be practical skills or electrical theory, but also my personal skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I find a lot of enjoyment from my apprenticeship programme. This is due to the great people I work and learn from but I also find lots of satisfaction from the work itself.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

10/10

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

Centrica Energy Storage + have been very good with regards to my development. They provide all relevant training for my development and want me to do the best that I can.

10/10

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

They are very accommodating, offering support when needed. The company have been very good in this respect, giving me the appropriate time to carry out what is required for my qualification.

10/10

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

My training provider offered me an introductory first year into industry, giving me a base of practical and theoretical skills relevant to help me when I am on site.

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.)

Often there are events that go on. Whether that be social events or things such as charity football games. We even do lots of challenges for charity, which is good fun and for a good cause.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

If you want a quality apprenticeship, I cannot recommend Centrica Energy Storage + more based on what they have done for me in my development.

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

Be confident ask plenty of questions. You are not expected to know everything. Have a good focus on safety and the rest will come with time. Certain skills can be developed, but your attitude cannot!