Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Currently training as a Dual fuel meter operator. Dumb and Smart meters.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I have learnt a whole lot about energy and energy efficiency. The course is gas and electric so very rewarding

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The course is excellent, top training facilities and support. Doing a couple weeks in the academy then in the field is a great mix

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by British Gas?
  • At the moments it's quite early to say. However so far things seem positive. They look after their staff

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The course timetable was provided prior to starting. I believe how the course is ran is just.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • With British Gas the trainers are all in house engineers who have worked for the business for many years so their wealth of knowledge is top notch

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Everything is provided for you. If you have any issues there is always someone to speak to and they are happy to help

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary was a big drop from my previous role. But it's a lot better than other apprenticeship programmes. And it increases sooner than most

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Not really, we aren't allowed to do any work outside of the business however it has given me great understanding

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The business is great to work for, everything I have seen so far has been excellent


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Gas?
  • Just be yourself. They are looking for people who have initiative and who are thrive to succeed


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

South West

March 2017


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