Checked on Centrica's careers site: 7 October 2026
British Gas Apprenticeships 2026: Pay and How to Apply
Open now: Apprentice Gas Service & Repair Engineer in Chertsey and Guildford. Starts on £19,307, rising to £47,303 after the programme and aftercare. You need 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 and a full UK driving licence. No electrician or smart meter apprenticeships are open.
At a glance
- Open now
- Apprentice Gas Service & Repair Engineer
- Where
- Chertsey and Guildford. Other areas are reviewed later in the year.
- Starting pay
- £19,307, rising at set milestones
- After training
- £47,303 plus bonus, after the programme and aftercare
- London weighting
- £4,327 to £6,490 where applicable
- You need
- 4 GCSEs or Scottish National 5s at grade C/4 or above, ideally Maths and English, or equivalent; a full UK driving licence with 6 points or fewer
- Age
- No upper limit. Usually 17+ because you need a full driving licence.
- Training
- British Gas academies around the UK; travel and accommodation provided
- You get
- An electric van for work
- Electrician, smart meter or plumbing
- No apprentice adverts open on 7 October 2026
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What British Gas has open (7 October 2026)
Apprentice Gas Service & Repair Engineer
£19,307 to start. £47,303 after the programme and aftercare, plus bonus.
Open in Chertsey and Guildford. You service and repair gas heating in customers’ homes, train at British Gas academies and get an electric van for work.
See the gas advertApprentice Electrician
No apprentice advert open (7 October 2026)
The former British Gas advert R0078665 has come down. Explore electrician apprenticeships with other employers.
See electrician apprenticeshipsMetering Apprentice
No apprentice advert open (7 October 2026)
Fitting and fixing smart meters in customers’ homes. Centrica’s apprenticeship page features metering, but there is no current advert to apply to.
Centrica apprenticeship routesPlumbing apprentice
None advertised by British Gas (7 October 2026)
Its open heating route is Gas Service & Repair. For plumbing, explore apprenticeships with other employers.
See plumber apprenticeshipsTrainee Kitchen Appliance Engineer
£28,090 to start. £40,133 after the programme and aftercare.
A paid trainee route, not an apprenticeship. Seven weeks of training, mainly in Wakefield, during the first four months, then fixing ovens, washing machines and fridges in customers’ homes. Recruiting in London, the South East and other areas until spring 2027. Needs a full UK licence with no more than 6 points.
See the trainee advertWhat you need to apply
- 4 GCSEs or Scottish National 5s at grade C/4 or above, ideally including Maths and English, or equivalent.
- A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
- To be free to train at British Gas academies around the UK. Travel and accommodation are provided.
- A CV showing who you are and why you are a good match.
Can you apply at 16? This role needs a full UK driving licence, which most people can get from 17. At 16, explore other gas and plumbing apprenticeships below. There is no upper age limit.
The advert values your drive to learn and your problem solving. Lead your CV with anything you have fixed or built, any job dealing with customers, and your licence.
How to apply
- Open the advert for your area. On 7 October it is Chertsey and Guildford; British Gas says other areas will be reviewed later in the year.
- Press Apply now to go to Centrica's application site, send your CV and fill in the form.
- Put your licence, GCSE grades, customer-facing work and hands-on experience near the top of your CV.
- If shortlisted, expect an assessment centre. Centrica's apprenticeship page has a preparation video.
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When do British Gas apprenticeships start?
The current Gas Service & Repair advert recruits in Chertsey and Guildford until the end of 2026. It does not publish a start date. Apply through the current advert, reference R0078895.
Can I do a British Gas apprenticeship at 16?
This advert requires a full UK driving licence. Most people can start driving a car at 17, so it is usually a route for applicants aged 17 or over who have passed their test. Other apprenticeships in England are open from 16.
Does British Gas do plumbing or electrician apprenticeships?
On 7 October 2026, its only advertised apprenticeship was Gas Service & Repair Engineer, which is heating work. No plumbing, electrician or smart meter apprentice adverts appeared in Centrica’s search.
How much do British Gas apprentices get paid?
£19,307 to start on the current Gas Service & Repair advert, rising at set milestones. Pay reaches £47,303 plus bonus after the programme and aftercare. Applicable London weighting adds £4,327 to £6,490. The legal apprentice minimum is £8 an hour for under-19s and apprentices aged 19 or over in their first year; older apprentices move to their age rate after that first year.
Do I need a driving licence?
Yes. The advert asks for a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points. You drive an electric van to customers’ homes.
Can adults apply?
Yes. Centrica welcomes apprentices of all ages. If £19,307 is too little to live on, its Trainee Kitchen Appliance Engineer role starts on £28,090.
Sources (checked 7 October 2026)
Reviewed by the UK Trade Jobs editorial team with AI-assisted source checks.
- British Gas: Apprentice Gas Service & Repair Engineer advert
- British Gas: Trainee Kitchen Appliance Engineer advert
- Centrica: apprenticeship routes and assessment preparation
- Centrica: current apprentice search
- GOV.UK: learning to drive
- GOV.UK: who can start an apprenticeship
- GOV.UK: minimum wage rates
- GOV.UK: apprentice pay and conditions