Service and repair Review

by British Gas

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.3/10

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

I am an apprentice service and repair engineer I go to college on block release and on the patch we sort issues people may encounter with their centre all heating

10/10

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

British Gas took me on with no previous experiance as a gas engineer they have not only developed me as an engineer but improved my interpersonnel skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I find the programme quite intense and in depth at times and can be very hands on no two days are really the same

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by British Gas?

I feel valued in the company as an apprentice and that I matter

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

We follow a programme that we have not deviated from without prior warning and with our agreement it's good knowing what we are doing from one week to the next!

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Our training provider takes the time to make sure we are well informed on the subject and understand fully

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

British Gas have been very supportive through my apprentership both on the patch and in the academy

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Although apprentice wages are lower than I was earning British gas do pay apprentices well and help cover expenses

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Although there is some clubs within the company these are not to well advertised to us

4/10

9. Would you recommend British Gas to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They have given me a great opportunity to train and have been great and supportive through the whole thing

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

Don't be afraid if you do not have experience they are interested in you as a person not what you know they can and will teach you all you need to know!