Substation Apprentice Review

by National Grid

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Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Substation fitter. Mechanical maintenance on assests within National Grid

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes i have

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

    • I enjoy it a lot and have a good team to work with.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • I do feel valued yes.

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is organised well but there can be room for improvement on timescales

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • If i have any questions they will either be answered straight away or if not you will be told at a later date

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Again if you ask the question to the right person then you will get an answer

    7/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • It meets me well but round me house prices are similar to London area so will need to save a lot

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes they're if you want to do extra then you can, if you put the idea forward.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Supportive company and the job is really enjoyable

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

    • Be yourself and dont lie

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

April 2016

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