Female Apprentice Engineer

Centrica Plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrica Plc is seeking female candidates for engineering apprenticeships at British Gas. This role offers opportunities to learn in Gas Service & Repair and Heating Installation while contributing to a greener future. With a supportive environment and competitive starting salaries, join a transformative energy company committed to sustainability and diversity.

Benefits

Accommodation and travel provided for training

London Weighting Allowance of £4,000 to £6,000

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths & English required.
• Passion for learning a trade and providing excellent customer service essential.
• Full UK driving license with 6 points or less needed.

Responsibilities

• Join engineering teams like Gas Service & Repair or Heating Installation.
• Gain skills while working towards net zero goal.
• Attend UK-wide training academies with accommodation provided.

Skills

Customer service

Passion for learning a trade

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths & English at grade C/4 or above

Job description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers, a 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 positive change in communities. Here, you can find more purpose, passion, and 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 powered UK 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, moving closer to Net Zero. Using tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels, and EV chargers, we’re making it cheaper and easier for customers to reduce their carbon footprint.

About your role:

This advert aims to inspire more females to pursue an engineering apprenticeship!

We aim to reach net zero by 2050 and recognize some customers prefer female engineers in their homes. That’s where you come in. Not your typical engineer? Good. This isn’t a typical job, and we’re not a typical energy company.

As an apprentice, you’ll gain skills by joining one of our engineering teams, such as Gas Service & Repair, Heating Installation, or Smart Metering (recruiting in most areas). We have various entry routes in 2025 and are excited to welcome new colleagues.

Still not convinced? Watch Elisha, Faye, Jess, and Katie's stories here.

***Please note applications are open to everyone***

What we’re looking for:

• 4 GCSEs, including Maths & English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
• A passion for learning a trade, pursuing a successful career, and providing excellent customer service
• A full UK driving license with 6 points or less
• Availability to attend training at UK-wide academies, with accommodation and travel provided if needed

What’s in it for you:

• Starting salaries from £15,435 to £17,850, increasing with milestones
• Post-completion salary aligned with fully skilled engineers or electricians (duration varies)
• London Weighting Allowance from £4,000 to £6,000 depending on location

Important information:

• Submit your interest via the application; this is not a job application.
• Complete an online mechanical reasoning test—only successful candidates proceed.
• If successful, we’ll contact you about opportunities in your area.
• We’re hiring apprentices in Heating Installation and Smart Metering, with roles like Service & Repair and Electricians coming in 2026. Apply separately for those roles.

Why apply?

We’re a people-focused company supporting diverse needs. Our total rewards offer flexibility to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Discover more at this link.

If you’re energetic, passionate about sustainability, and eager to grow personally and professionally, join us to find your purpose where your voice matters, growth is prioritized, and your ambitions are supported.

Help us, help you. Share your information throughout the recruitment process to help us understand and support your journey.