Very Disappointing - Electrician Octopus Energy Employee Review

1.0
15 Aug 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Get paid to sit at home all day without anyone contacting you or sending you out to work for weeks at a time apart from the odd bit of training.

Cons

Very misleading recruitment process and interview process. I was put into a completely different role as to what I was recruited for. All the information i had to rely on before signing a contract was very misleading. The company seems very disorganised and inconsistent information. My experience was extremely stressful which caused a lot of anxiety and did affect my wellbeing over the three months of employment. Spent more time charging the van than actual physical work. Multiple team leaders non of whom seem to be given the full picture of Octopus. This leads to inconsistent information being given to engineers. Inadequate training for those with no electrical experience which is leading to poor standards, poor quality and sub standard installations. Poor pay which doesn’t recognise the difference between highly skilled and qualified electricians with years of experience and absolute beginners, which is insulting.

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Octopus Energy Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. While we understand that your experience with us was disappointing, we genuinely appreciate your comments. As you know, we are in the process of expanding our business with the addition of heat pumps. We strive to ensure that every new team member is supported and that the setup works for both them and the organisation; unfortunately, it seems that this was not achieved in your case. We make a concerted effort to accommodate everyone's needs and encourage open communication. We regularly distribute surveys to ensure that all voices are heard and valued. Additionally, we have a dedicated training team to help individuals develop their skills, in all areas of their roles, and we look at recruiting both experienced and those with potential to add to our ranks. There was certainly no intention to cause offense. Building the foundational aspects of any business requires time, and we are always in search of individuals who align with our vision. We regret that you were unable to find your fit at Octopus and wish you the best in your future endeavours. Ben Guest, Field Operations Director

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