Hounslow
Apprentice Gas Engineer
British Gas
£43,733
Full-time
Description
Dare to make a difference? We are currently looking for talented individuals in Hounslow and the Richmond area.
Bring your energy and ignite your career with award-winning training, powerful perks and an opportunity to make a true impact to not only our planet, but people too. Working here is #MoreThanACareer.
We’re British Gas. We’ve kept Britain’s homes warm for over 200 years but we’re only just heating up. Today, we stand on the cusp of a brighter, greener future. With two centuries of experience, we’re not just riding the energy wave – we’re driving it. As we aid our customers through challenging times, with a climate crisis knocking, we’re now suiting up for our biggest mission yet: Net Zero by 2050. Are you in?
**We're currently recruiting in certain areas. Please read on to see where.
No experience? No problem. Here's the drill.
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 absorb the wisdom, grasp the skills, and earn the qualifications to emerge as a top-tier Gas Engineer – a true household hero. Under the wing of our experienced engineers, you’ll soon learn how to deliver energy efficient solutions to our customers through servicing, maintaining, repairing, OR upgrading central heating systems.
Don’t be fooled, this isn’t your average gig; it’s a hands-dirty, skills-up, heads-down role. But it is one like no other, where you’ll play a pivotal role in providing energy-efficient solutions that directly impact the lives of families every single day, ensuring their homes are warm and their kettles boiled.
We do have some requirements:
4 GCSEs, ideally including Maths & English, at grade C/4 or above or a recognised equivalent
A genuine passion for learning a trade, striving for a successful career & providing awesome customer service
A full UK driving licence with 6 points or less
Availability to attend training at our UK-wide academies, with provided accommodation and travel if needed
You’ll be powered by perks.
Working for the UK’s biggest and most trusted energy company has its perks. As part of the Centrica family, In addition to your role-based package, you’ll also receive our industry-leading core benefits, that gives you so much more than just money in the bank.
£17,850 starting salary rising to £23,877 (week 52), £24,675 (week 70), on successful completion of apprenticeship scheme you'll move to £32,886
Once performing at the same level as a fully competent and capable Repair Engineer your salary will increase to £43,733
London Geo allowance where applicable
You’ll get your own Iconic British Gas Blue Van with a Fuel Card, Mobile Phone & Tablet
33 days holiday (plus the chance to buy more) (incl. of BH)
We give all employees a discount on their energy bills.
Each year, we give colleagues a slice of our profits as company shares.
Impressive Pension Scheme – we'll contribute up to 10% of your salary.
Share incentive plan – for every 2 Centrica shares you buy, we’ll give you a free share.
Healthcare Plan
GP24 – Virtual GP available 24/7
My Health Service – holistic wellbeing support
My Care – Confidential support service available 24/7
Free Eye Test and glasses, should you need them.
Life Assurance – Should the worst happen to you; your loved ones receive a pay-out of 4x your salary.
Income protection – if you’re unable to work due to a long-term illness/injury you’ll still get 66% of your salary.
Huge discounts for friends and family on products such as EV Chargers, Solar Panels, and boilers.
Funded Legal Help
You’ll also get to choose from whole host of additional benefits to suit your own lifestyle through our benefits+ platform which includes extras like technology discounts, gym passes, dining out cards and an electric car scheme.
We believe that a better you, paves the way for a better tomorrow.
We’re a people place. That means we support all the different realities our people face. School run? No problem. We're looking for people to add to our culture - not fit in with it. We serve over 10 million customers each year. We know that to be better for them, we need a workforce that reflects the perspectives of the communities they reside in. Our Diversity is the fuel to our flame — it's what sparks our innovation, fosters resilience, and makes us a genuinely great place to work.
Here, knowledge really is power. We’ve launched a brand-new career development platform which means we have an industry-leading learning offering that you won’t find at any other Energy company. When it comes to our engineers, we’ve made a commitment to cross-skilling into trending green technologies such as Air Source Heat Pumps, Electric Vehicle Charge Points, Mixergy Hot Water Tank Systems, Hydrogen Boilers and HIVE applications.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £17,850.00-£43,733.00 per year
Benefits:
Company car
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Profit sharing
Sick pay
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Requirements
GCSE or equivalent (Required), Driving Licence (Required)
Benefits
Car scheme, Company car, Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, Employee discount, Gym membership, Pay rise, Profit sharing, Sick pay
Expiry date: 04/08/2024
Apprentice Gas Engineer
Company
British Gas
Salary
£43,733
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Hounslow
Our Commitments
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Climate Conscious
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