Linesman Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

4.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Maintenance repair of ohl up to 33kv

    4/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Alright until the end, I needed counselling at the end due to the lack of support and the effects it had on my mental health

    1/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Could be better

    4/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Not a lot really compared to others who were on the scheme

    4/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • 6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • 7/10
  • 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.)

    • No

    3/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good benefits

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?

    • Don’t go via apprenticeship

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Electrician

Alfreton

April 2025

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