smart energy expert Review

by British Gas

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am a smart meter installer and expert

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have done both electric and gas qualifications

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the fact it is a good mixture of theory and practice.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by British Gas?

    • They do invest alot of money in training to make sure your ready for your role

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • They give you a detailed plan for every week of training.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • You do go out with an experienced engineer with good levels of knowledge

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • They do going give you information and benefits of working for the company.

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The salary is less than minimum wage to start with but goes up after 6 months to a reasonable level.

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • They do say you can train in other parts of the business.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend British Gas to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They do seem to spend alot of money and time in training staff.

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

    • Do research on your specific job role and give good examples to accommodate

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

March 2017

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