Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?
- 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
- 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
- 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
- 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
Performing routine maintenance and repair tasks throughout the gas distribution/pressure control network. Major jobs and callout work also features, meaning no two days are the same.
I have learnt how various pressure control systems work and are maintained in great detail - this kind of training has been fascinating and has helped me gain a much greater understading of my subject area.
Every day is different and there is the opportunity to learn something new, both on site and during training courses. The variety of work means this programme has been immensely enjoyable.
I feel just as important as any other member of staff, it is the first company whereby managers and colleages have gone to great lengths to help me and each other out. There is a real sense of great team work and everyone is greatly valued.
My course has been slightly different due to my previous qualifications, but the programme has been exceptionally well organised and even tailored to my own needs.
Support is only ever a phonecall away, both my network line manager and the course director have been very helpful.
Support is only ever a phonecall away, both my network line manager and the course director have been very helpful.
The apprenticeship is very well paid, relatively. I took a pay-cut initially to work here, but it will be well worth it in the long run. Expenses for travel to training makes life much easier, too.
There are plenty of opportunities, things like fund raising for charities etc. And lots of opportunity to better yourself in the form of higher qualifications after completely the apprenticeship.
Yes
Without doubt the best company I have worked for since leaving school nearly 8 years ago.
Research the company and the role thoroughly, make sure you present yourself well and work hard.
Details
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
North West
May 2016