Heating Engineer - Career Prospects

[Zeberdee]

Thinking of changing career as although what i do just now has fantastic money, the job is very boring and I do not look forward to going to work at all!

Thinking of trying for a British Gas Traineeship as a technical engineer. my question is, in 10 / 15 years time will this career still be viable? Will there still be the same need for gas engineers? Anyone in the industry any thoughts?

[scott7_0(Prague)]

Thinking of changing career as although what i do just now has fantastic money, the job is very boring and I do not look forward to going to work at all!

Thinking of trying for a British Gas Traineeship as a technical engineer. my question is, in 10 / 15 years time will this career still be viable? Will there still be the same need for gas engineers? Anyone in the industry any thoughts?


Not if the predictions of Global Warming come true, good luck - :wink:

[Hibbyradge]

At the moment, British Gas is crying out for engineers.

If you become qualified with them, you will be CORGI acredited and, once you gain enough experience, you could set up in business for yourself. Then the world's your oyster.

It's a skillful and responsible job. I'd encourage you to go for it. :agree:

[Ants]

Thinking of changing career as although what i do just now has fantastic money, the job is very boring and I do not look forward to going to work at all!

Thinking of trying for a British Gas Traineeship as a technical engineer. my question is, in 10 / 15 years time will this career still be viable? Will there still be the same need for gas engineers? Anyone in the industry any thoughts?

This career blows hot and cold.
When things are working, its a hot career,
If the system fails you, its a bit cold.

Go for it, BG is a reputable company with a recognised apprenticeship/traineeship.

[Marty-Hibee]

I've just started an apprenticeship with OPITO, and oil and gas sponsorship company, and the bosses are saying to us that the demand for jobs on rigs is high ESPECIALLY with the whole oil struggle currently, so i would presume that, even though its not directly associated, this career will still be on the go in the distant future

[Houchy]

At the moment, British Gas is crying out for engineers.

If you become qualified with them, you will be CORGI acredited and, once you gain enough experience, you could set up in business for yourself. Then the world's your oyster.

It's a skillful and responsible job. I'd encourage you to go for it. :agree:

I'm not questioning you Hibbyradge but, how do you know this?

The reason I'm asking is that I've literaly just been told that I have to take early retirement due to health reasons and all i'm getting is an £80k lump sum. I've worked there for 10 years aswell (Fking wnkers) and emptied out with the fking rubbish so I need to find a new job and this would be ideal as I was thinking about signing up for a plumbing course or something when I get my lump sum. I'm obviously pretty pi$$ed at the news just now (as you can probably tell from the tone of my post).

[PiemanP]

I'm not questioning you Hibbyradge but, how do you know this?

The reason I'm asking is that I've literaly just been told that I have to take early retirement due to health reasons and all i'm getting is an £80k lump sum. I've worked there for 10 years aswell (Fking wnkers) and emptied out with the fking rubbish so I need to find a new job and this would be ideal as I was thinking about signing up for a plumbing course or something when I get my lump sum. I'm obviously pretty pi$$ed at the news just now (as you can probably tell from the tone of my post).

oh how could anyone live with that tiny amount :confused: :wink:

[Zeberdee]

oh how could anyone live with that tiny amount :confused: :wink:

a years pay isnt gonna last long!












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[Monts]

Thinking of changing career as although what i do just now has fantastic money, the job is very boring and I do not look forward to going to work at all!

Thinking of trying for a British Gas Traineeship as a technical engineer. my question is, in 10 / 15 years time will this career still be viable? Will there still be the same need for gas engineers? Anyone in the industry any thoughts?

Can i have your old job?


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