Apprentice Gas Service & Repair Engineer

Centrica plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,564 - 45,483; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Weighting Allowance

Expensed electric van

Recognition for career growth

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK seeks aspiring Gas Engineers to join their team. This hands-on role offers an apprenticeship with training at prestigious academies, focusing on servicing and upgrading central heating systems. Starting salary at £18,564 with potential to rise to £45,483 after program completion, plus London Weighting Allowance. Candidates must have 4 GCSEs including Maths and English, and a driving licence. Opportunities available across various locations in the UK, including London, ensuring a rewarding career in sustainability.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Driving licence required with no more than 6 points.
• Availability for training at UK-wide academies.

Responsibilities

• Learn on the job alongside experienced engineers.
• Service and maintain central heating systems.
• Deliver energy-efficient solutions.

Skills

Technical mindset

Customer service

Passion for learning a trade

Education

4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above

Job description

Overview

Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We’re energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels while living our commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team:

At British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it. We’ve been powering the UK’s homes and businesses for over 200 years – but supplying energy is just part of what we do. We’re making the UK greener and more energy efficient, getting closer to Net Zero. By using clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we’re making it cheaper and easier for our customers to reduce their carbon-footprint.

About your role

We’re looking for people that are ready to dive headfirst into the world of Gas Engineering. Age? Gender? Background? Just numbers and stories that make you, you. We’re here for your drive, your passion, and that fire in your eyes.

At our award-winning academies, you’ll gain the knowledge, hands-on skills, and recognised qualifications to become a first-class Gas Engineer – the go-to expert who keeps homes warm and safe.

From day one, you’ll learn alongside experienced engineers, mastering everything from servicing and maintaining to repairing and upgrading central heating systems. You’ll be at the heart of delivering energy-efficient solutions that make a real difference to families every day.

This isn’t just another job – it’s a practical, hands-on role where you’ll build skills for life. Yes, it’s challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring homes stay warm and comfortable, and kettles keep boiling.

What we’re looking for

• 4 GCSEs (or Scottish Nat 5s) at grade C/4 or above, ideally including Maths and English, or an equivalent qualification.

• A CV that shows your passion for learning a trade, a technical or mechanical mindset, and a commitment to delivering great customer service.

• A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

• Availability to attend training at our UK-wide academies, with provided accommodation and travel if needed.

What’s in it for you

• A starting salary of £18,564 which will continue to rise as you hit specific milestones during your apprenticeship.

• Once you have completed the full programme and aftercare support your salary will increase to £45,483 with bonus and add ons on top.

• We also offer London Weighting Allowance ranging from £4,160 to £6,240 (dependant on location) for living or starting your day within London.

• An expensed electric van for you to use for work, including an EV charge point where applicable & charge card.

Important Notice Regarding 2026 Recruitment: We are planning extensive recruitment throughout 2026, across various locations. Start dates will be location dependent. If your application is selected for further consideration, we will contact you. Due to the staggered recruitment schedule and the anticipated volume of applications, this contact may occur later in 2026. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Locations We’re looking for talented people who live in the following parts of the UK (with more to come later in 2026):

Scotland: Bathgate, West Lothian, Edinburgh Central, Edinburgh East, Edinburgh North, Edinburgh West, Inverness, Moray, Inverness (Inverbanff), North Coast, Aberdeen.

Northern England: Bury & Bolton, St Helens, Warrington, Chester, North Cheshire, Altrincham, Manchester South, Stockport, Harrogate, Wirral, Congleton, Crewe, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Teesside, Kirkby, North Merseyside, Boothstown, Manchester North

Wales: Newport, Conwy, Flintshire

Midlands: Leicester North, Leicester South, Melton & Loughborough, Corby, Kettering & Rushden, Birmingham South, Birmingham West, Birmingham East, Birmingham North, Solihull, Warwickshire, Derby, Stoke, The Moorlands

East England: Hemel, Leighton & Ampthill, Luton & St Albans, Harlow, Hertford, Welwyn, Cambridge East, Cambridge West, Bedford, Four Counties, Milton Keynes, Bourne & Wisbech, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Suffolk East, Suffolk West, Watford

South East England: Chertsey, Guildford, Cranleigh, Farnham, Chichester, Worthing, Kingston, Leatherhead, Crawley, Reigate, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kennet Vale, Reading, Wokingham, Maidenhead, Slough, Windsor, Eastbourne, Haywards Heath, Uckfield, Ashford, Esher, Feltham

South West England: Cornwall East, Mid Cornwall, Somerset East, Somerset North, Somerset West, Bristol South, Mid Gloucestershire, North Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire

London: Edgware, Harrow, Wembley, Chiswick, Fulham, Kensington, East End, Highbury & Islington, The City, Westminster, Richmond, Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Bermondsey, Dulwich, Croydon, Sutton, Norbury, Hounslow, Uxbridge

Why should you apply? We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you: https://www.morethanacareer.energy/britishgas

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.