Apprentices
Eaga’s Apprenticeship scheme is a programme which runs across England, with apprentices spending three years being trained to become fully qualified Gas Engineers.
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 three year programme apprentice’s have gained a NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing, as well as other qualifications gained through their experience and academic study.
The Apprentices' spend the majority of their working week with Eaga Gas Engineers, 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 gas engineering.
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 20 days
• 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 programme for 2009 have now closed, see the site in Spring 2010 for details of the programme starting in September 2010.
Log interest details for next year
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
We will be open to receive applications in Spring 2010 for the September 2010 scheme.
Assessment Day
To be confirmed
Interview
To be confirmed
Offers
To be confirmed
Family Evening:
To be confirmed
Start date
September 2010.