Apprentices

Eaga’s Apprenticeship scheme is a programme which runs across England, this year the apprentice scheme will be extending from Gas Engineers and will now also include Electricians and Renderers.

The Apprentice programme works closely with several local colleges nationally, and helps to develop the skills of all our apprentices. At the end of the programme apprentice’s have gained a NVQ Level 3 , as well as other qualifications gained through their experience and academic study.
The Apprentices' spend the majority of their working week with experienced mentors, giving them a perfect opportunity to gain practical experience along with academic qualifications.

Whether you are starting out in your career, or looking to change your career, Eaga’s apprentice scheme is a unique opportunity for people from all walks of life to train in skilled proffessions.

Eaga is a supporter of the cross-governments Backing Young Britain Campaign, creating more oppotunities for young people.

Profile of Oliver Whitmore - Apprentice

"I became an Apprentice with Eaga two years ago. As part of the scheme I am placed with different engineers across various areas of the trade.
I am currently working with a engineer that specialises in roof work, installing and maintaining vertical flue systems, which is really interesting and I learn a lot from my mentor.

I get on well with all of the Engineers, feel part of a great team and really enjoy helping them with their work whilst at the same time gaining vital industry knowledge.

The great thing about the job is the variety; every day is different, the breath of work is exciting and I get real job satisfaction knowing I’m helping our customers."

Salary

Competitive salary with two raises per year based on college reports and performance.

Benefits

• Holidays 23 days + Bank Holidays
• Pension 5%
• Group Life Assurance (four times annual salary)
• Eaga plc Partnership

Training

Apprentices will be enrolled at a leading college and will gain an NVQ level 2 and 3 in plumbing. This will give apprentices a wide range of skills in plumbing at an NVQ level 2 and go on to specialise in gas at level 3. Gas training revision sessions will be held in the final year to prepare apprentices for the accredited certification scheme (ACS) which is the qualification required to join the gas safe register (previously CORGI) and work on gas appliances. There will be training days available throughout the apprenticeship to attend courses run by Eaga in customer excellence and personal development, potentially high achieving apprentices may qualify for our leadership programme in their final year.  As the apprentices will be based all over the country they will also regularly be bought together for team activities.

What to do next?

Applications for the 2010 scheme are now closed

The areas for the 2010 Apprentice scheme are;

Gas Engineers

• Portsmouth
• Southampton
• Bristol
• Brighton

Selection Process

Ensuring we recruit the highest calibre of candidates is vital and as a future focused business we need people with the vision and dedication to move
us forward in the right direction.

Our selection process is split into three stages to help filter the best applicants.

• Review application form
• Assessment Day
• Interview

Application

Applications for the 2010 scheme are now closed

Interview

To be confirmed

Offers

To be confirmed

Family Evening:

To be confirmed

Start date

September 2010.