Apprentice Technical Engineer Review

by British Gas

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

My role as a technical engineer currently works that we do 3 weeks on patch out with our mentor who gives us one to one training then we do 3 weeks in the learning centre in Hamilton,

9/10

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

I have learned new skills with the course I feel like when I think about it there was many things that prior to the apprenticeship I did not know and now some of these things are like second nature to me now.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Sometimes I feel like I can be stressed out by the demanding work load and pressure to pass. I feel as if I don't pass my ACS then that is it for me. Other than that I genuinely enjoy my job and love the fact I learn new skills every day.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme at the start I would say was difficult due to COVID because so we was doing stuff in different order however I can understand where they are coming from because they made the best out of a bad situation.

9/10

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

The staff are great though and do not cut corners and show the the proper way of doing things and it is something I am taking on and getting better with.

9/10

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

I feel I receive support but it has often been described as a self led course so feel like its all down to me. I want to pass badly but there's a lot of information and things to learn.

8/10

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

British Gas has been good and I am happy with what they have done so far. I have learned to become adaptable to the training methods of the staff.

8/10

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 had any social activities at all

6/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

I believe it is a good job and it is a career for life however it is probably the most demanding job mentally I have ever had with a massive work load. I am going to stick it out because I want to pass. I would also say it is a job I am actually proud to work for, everyone has heard of British Gas and its a well respected role and trade.

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

Be prepared for the work load, Just get things done.