Apprentice technition Review

by Network Rail

Rating

9.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am an apprentice railway engineer and this involves maintenance on the infrastructure.

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

    • I've learnt a lot of new skills as well as developing some of my own.

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

    • I really enjoy the programme and my job role.

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

    • I feel very valued as I am always asked if I need help with anything and everyone is very approachable

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • I receive a lot of support and I always know where to find help.

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

    • A lot of support, they also pay for me to live in London as I moved from Wakefield.

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

    • The salary is reasonable, the only problem is I now live away from home and food is all out of my pocket.

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Whilst in the first year there are lots of opportunities to do a lot of different things.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a very good company to work for, lots of opportunities for promotion and also very good work benefits such as pension.

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

    • Have a very good work ethic and have a good sense of humour

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

April 2016

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