Craftsperson Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Level 4 Craftsperson - Maintenace of substation equipment

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt some new skills that are not only helpful in work life but can also be applied outside of work as well

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

    • Enjoyable for the most part

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • I feel valued by National Grid as an individual

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Organisiation can sometimes not be the best as there have been times we have been put on a course and not known till the week before but for the most part it is fine

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

    • I recive the correct amount of support for me as an individual

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I recive the support that i need to improve at my job

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The wage is good for me as an apprentce and is one of the better paid apprenticships

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

    • There are oppitunities if you choose to take them

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I find it a good company to work for

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

    • Make the most of the appprenticship and try and get as much out of it as you can

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

April 2016

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