Engineering Apprentice

British Gas; Stratford-upon-Avon; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

London weighting

Company van provided

Accommodation provided for training

Travel support for training

Descripción de la vacante

British Gas is recruiting a Metering apprentice in the UK. You’ll learn to install and repair meters, explain and reassure customers, and support them to get the best from their energy use. You’ll train at our academies, be mentored by experienced engineers, and visit homes locally to help customers feel in control of new technology.

The programme combines hands-on skills with recognised qualifications, with progression through staged salary increases and London weighting where applicable.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Learn to install and repair meters and explain to customers how to get the best from their energy use.
• Visit homes in your local area to support customers with new technology and energy management.
• Work with engineers and mentors to develop hands-on skills and professional qualifications.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication

People skills

Educación

GCSEs incl Maths & English

Descripción del empleo

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.

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• 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.