Telecoms engineer Review

by Network Rail

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am a telecommunications engineering apprentice and we are called home starters. This involves joining a conference call every morning at 8 am to be told by the line manager about any known faults that you will need to go and assess.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Wiring and testing

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It’s great, the hours can vary but they work around you

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots of support

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Even more support

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It gives me experience I wouldn’t get anywhere else

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • None so far but plenty of time to see

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The best job I’ve had

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?

    • Get the assignments done as soon as they are available to you

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Downham Market

April 2025

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