Smart Meter Engineer Review

by British Gas

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

9/10

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

Yes, during my time I have gained both Gas qualifications and Electrical qualifications.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I've enjoyed the programme immensely, learning new skills and gaining new qualifications along the way

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. It was well paced and covered by experienced engineers

10/10

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

Plenty. Peers, mentors, trainers and SAE's and always available when required

10/10

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

The training plan as been agreed with the training provider and this is what the trainers are working too

10/10

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

To do my role I need the qualifications to continue in my role

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.)

Group meetings etc with other trams

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Job security. Strong brand

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

Development opportunities are there, however, you will need to put the work in if that's what you want. You need to take some of your own responsibility