British Gas - Trainee smart meter expert

What area you from

Just had an answer phone message stating that they had some info about my application. Couldnt get through to anyone when I rang back as I think I was too late. Not sure if it's going to be a job offer or telling me my 6 months on the waiting list are up. This is killing me now!

I missed my call too n got the same. When i rang back they offered me the job. Im sure its the same for you as i was just about the 6 month mark too. Good luck

Oh man i hope you are right! Thanks a lot

Got through to them earlier and thry offered me the job! Delighted! Starting on 18th july in wales

Can anybody tell me the shift pattern for this role?

Thanks

Hey Guys,

I was just wondering for the people who know people currently doing this job i.e. out in the field on their own or doing it for them selves now, how are you actually finding it? Do you keep in contact with other smart meter engineers? Do you have work party's or get togethers?

The reason why I'm asking is because i've always worked in a office with a team & my current employer I have been with for almost 4 years. My job isn't an amazing job but I have a easy life doing what I do, there is usually always a night out every other month or a department night out etc, the latest i'll work during the week is 8pm, but we don't do that many late shifts so usually finish 4pm-5pm, Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 10-4 if and when we work weekends. I can usually book holiday for when I want on short notice and my take home for 2015 was £35,400. (incentive is included in that pay so not guaranteed)

I'm just worried that if I get the job I'm not going to enjoy working on my own etc I can handle the pay cut going of the basis that this is a career for life and progression could follow I'm just really worried I may not like the change of life style.

This time last year I had my heart set on this job but the positions were filled before I could get an assessment date, I was going through a bit of a ruff time in my work so just wanted out but currently now life is good.

Any bit of feedback you give me if your actually doing right now I'd really appreciate.

Thanks all

Hey Guys,

I was just wondering for the people who know people currently doing this job i.e. out in the field on their own or doing it for them selves now, how are you actually finding it? Do you keep in contact with other smart meter engineers? Do you have work party's or get togethers?

The reason why I'm asking is because i've always worked in a office with a team & my current employer I have been with for almost 4 years. My job isn't an amazing job but I have a easy life doing what I do, there is usually always a night out every other month or a department night out etc, the latest i'll work during the week is 8pm, but we don't do that many late shifts so usually finish 4pm-5pm, Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 10-4 if and when we work weekends. I can usually book holiday for when I want on short notice and my take home for 2015 was £35,400. (incentive is included in that pay so not guaranteed)

I'm just worried that if I get the job I'm not going to enjoy working on my own etc I can handle the pay cut going of the basis that this is a career for life and progression could follow I'm just really worried I may not like the change of life style.

This time last year I had my heart set on this job but the positions were filled before I could get an assessment date, I was going through a bit of a ruff time in my work so just wanted out but currently now life is good.

Any bit of feedback you give me if your actually doing right now I'd really appreciate.

Thanks all

Just applied for Swansea area, how long did you guys wait to hear about phone interview. really like the sound of this job !