Engineering Apprentice

British Gas; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Weighting (£4,327–£6,490)

Expensed electric van with EV charge点

Accommodation and travel for training

Job summary

British Gas is offering a Metering apprentice program where you will learn to explain and support customers, visit homes in your local area, and develop hands-on skills while gaining recognised qualifications. You’ll be supported by experienced engineers and receive structured training at our four UK academies.

The apprenticeship emphasizes curiosity and people skills alongside technical ability. Starting salary progresses over the programme, with London Weighting allowances and an expensed

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs, ideally including Maths & English, at grade C/4 or above or a recognised equivalent.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Availability to attend training at one of our four UK academies with accommodation and travel provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn to explain, reassure and support customers about energy use.
• Visit homes in your local area to help people feel comfortable with new technology.
• Develop hands-on skills and earn recognised qualifications while working with trained engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

People skills

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

As a Metering apprentice, youll learn far more than how to install and repair meters. Youll build the skills to explain, reassure and support customers, making sure they understand how to get the very best from their energy use. At our award-winning academies, youll be supported every step of the way, absorbing expert knowledge, developing hands-on skills and earning recognised qualifications. Working alongside experienced engineers who are there to coach and encourage you, youll soon be visiting homes in your local area, helping people feel comfortable with new technology and more in control of their energy. We're proud that our commitment to inclusion and developing future talent has been recognised through awards including EDI Initiative of the Year at the 2026 Women in Utilities Awards, being named a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the fifth consecutive year, and recognition as one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers. Its a role where your technical ability matters - but so does your curiosity, your people skills and your desire to make a positive difference.

• Use your CV to tell us who you are and show us why you're a great match for this opportunity ??
• 4 GCSEs, ideally including Maths & English, at grade C/4 or above or a recognised equivalent
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Availability to attend training at one of our four UK academies with accommodation and travel provided if needed.
  Starting salary of £16,698 rising to £20,273 at week 28, £23,850 (typically) at week 35, £26,528 at week 52, & £34,176 (typically) at week 60 of your apprenticeship
• Once you have completed the full programme and aftercare support (typically at week 76) your salary will increase to £40,133 with bonus and add ons on top.
• We also offer London Weighting Allowance ranging from £4,327 to £6,490 (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.