Apprentice technical engineer Review

by British Gas

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

Going to customers houses with a mentor to shadow them, Coming to the learning academy every couple of weeks to get more hands on technical training

7/10

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

Yes I have learned many new skills since joining the company

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Fairly enjoyable, the work can be very stressful at times but it is a highly rewarding job

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Fairly well organised due to COVID there has been some chopping and changing that as apprentices we have been left in the dark about until last minute

6/10

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

Ok levels of support, could be better could also be worse

6/10

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

They give me all the training required to sit my ACS

9/10

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

Very well the qualification provided allows me to work on all types of gas items

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.)

Not that I am aware of

6/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Good wage, good incentives, pay for all travel and provide vans for all apprentices provided that you can drive, could be a bit more supported and kept in the loop with some decisions

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

Be prepared to work hard if you get the apprenticeship and make sure you have good people skills, work ethic and are ok with lots of work