PC&S apprentice Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Operate and Maintain the gas distribution system

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

    • Picked up many qualification, and learnt the skills to carry out the job, as well as learnt skill while working as a team

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Enjoying the job i applied for, and all the skills gained along side this

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

    • Receive praise and rewards from my manager based on the work that I have been part of

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The training is very well structured, although not always clear on whether or not a course will definitely be running

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

    • Always given plenty of assistance during training

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

    • get help when required although not always first time of asking

    5/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Very good salary as an apprentice role

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Company events outside of work

    4/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good company to work for with good pay

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

    • Make sure you fully understand the job role you're applying for

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

May 2016

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