Female Apprentice Engineer

Centrica Plc; Frome; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking apprentices for positions in engineering roles, where you will gain hands-on experience in Gas Service & Repair, Heating Installation, or Electrical work. Ideal candidates will have a passion for learning and must possess GCSEs including Maths and English. Starting salaries range from £16,053 to £18,564, with significant earning potential as you progress through the apprenticeship program. A full UK driving license is required. This is an exciting opportunity for those ready to make a meaningful impact in their careers.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Progressive salary increases

Accommodation and travel for training may be provided

Qualifications

• Strong interest in engineering and readiness to learn hands-on skills.
• Must have a full UK driving license with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Join engineering teams working in Gas Service & Repair, Heating Installation, or Electrical work.
• Learn practical skills through various entry routes in engineering.

Skills

Passion for learning a trade

Technical or mechanical mindset

Commitment to delivering great customer service

Education

4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, ideally including Maths and English

Job description

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 that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful 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 wrote this advert with one clear goal: to inspire more women to roll up their sleeves and explore a career in engineering.

We’re on a mission to get all our customers to net zero by 2050, and we know that some feel more comfortable with a female engineer in their home. That’s where you come in. Not your typical engineer? Perfect. We’re not your typical energy company - and this isn’t your typical job.

As an apprentice, you’ll learn hands‑on skills as part of one of our expert engineering teams. Your journey could take you into Gas Service & Repair, Heating Installation, Metering, or Electrical work. With a variety of entry routes opening in 2026, there’s never been a better time to start!

If you’re curious, determined, and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to the team. Your future starts here. Are you in?

Want to know more? Watch Elisha, Faye, Jess, and Katie's stories here.

***Please note applications for this role are open to everyone***

Here’s what we’re looking for:

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

Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Our apprenticeships offer starting salaries from £16,053 to £18,564, increasing as you progress, with potential to earn up to £45,483, depending on the path you choose.
• Once you have completed the full programme and aftercare support your salary will align to that of a fully skilled engineer or electrician (length of time depends on the specific apprenticeship, some take longer than others!).
• We also offer London Weighting Allowance ranging from £4,160 to £6,240 (dependant on location) for living or starting your day within London.

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.