Substation Apprentice Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

Substation craftperson and the jobn on site includes conducting maintenance on HV switchgear and other HV electrical equipment. through promotion we can gain further skills to work on commisosning wor.

8/10

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

yes, such as practical work on LV equipment, tool work and learning about the HV electricity network.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Greatly, it is good to pick up new skills every day and meet and work with people from across the country doing similar work. it is a refreshing and valuable programme.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

i feel like the company value me greatly and consider that we are an important asset in the future of the company.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

vvery well orgnaised, co ordiantion from the planners to the apprentices is very good and we are able to understand and be aware of the work we are to carry out.

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Allot, the use of 10 weekly reviews helps you to get on top of your work and assist you with targets to achieve this. the providerare good at assisting you with the work you do.

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

allot, they are very helpful and good at managing your basic work and on site they are very helpful with ensuring you are understanding the work.

9/10

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

very good salary package for an apprentice job.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

yes there are, there is chances for team building funded from the company.

8/10

9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes