Category: Careers test

This is my first role since I am left school! During my interview process, I was attending school full time. When I got the job there was only about a week in between me leaving school and starting my apprenticeship. I mostly studied computing related subjects, as well as some of the more “wordy” subjects […]

“Doing an apprenticeship means that that I can learn whilst training and also build my on the job experience” Caitlan works as Apprentice First Line Support Analyst in our IT department and tells us why she chose to complete an apprenticeship in IT with Certas. “I’ve always been the tech troubleshooter at home. It took […]

“The work for my dissertation will have a positive effect on the efficiency of the IT Department” Kayleigh joined Certas in 2016 as It Administrator for the telephony team and gives us an update on her progress this year for National Apprenticeship Week. “My role has changed dramatically over the last year with a promotion […]

Hannah joined the Customer Relations Team in January 2019 as a Customer Service Apprentice. This was her first time working in an office environment. Hannah reflects on 2020: “Last year obviously changed a lot of things. At first , I found working from home “different” but soon got used to it and have gotten myself […]

Having started at Certas Energy as a HR Apprentice, Chris Ellison is now Employee Relations Advisor: “Since completing my level 3 apprenticeship in Human Resources I have been promoted to an Employee Relations Advisor. I now support Certas Energy’s line managers on many employee related issues, including disciplinary and grievance matters. It has been a […]

Joanna Bramley is one of only three female tanker drivers at Certas Energy. This is a number we would love to improve on. Find out what Joanna enjoys about working in this male dominated role and her advice to any aspiring female tanker drivers. “Having worked as a crane driver in the building industry for […]

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2019, we met with Chris, Chloe and Alex who are completing their HR Apprenticeships with Certas Energy. We caught up with them all, one year on to see how they have progressed and understand how completing an apprenticeship has helped develop their careers. Chris Ellison During the last twelve […]

We have a number of Team Leader Apprentices throughout our business. We caught up with Chris Joyce to discuss how completing his apprenticeship has enhanced his leadership skills: Since starting the apprenticeship, I have a much better understanding of people and my team. The apprenticeship has taught me how to spot ‘categories’ that people may […]

Jane and Jodie have both been working at Certas Energy for over 10 years. They are currently supporting each other as they each complete apprenticeships alongside their existing roles. Find out more about their experiences and how completing an apprenticeship is enhancing their careers. Jane Jones, Receptionist undertaking a Business Admin Apprenticeship After almost 11 […]

The knowledge I have gained in the last 12 months has really helped me in terms of gaining more knowledge and understanding in my career. It has also given me a greater insight into the management process and how this can be applied. We are now split up into our specific degree groups and it […]