Track Maintenance Engineering Apprentice Review

Majority of time is spent at a depot on various placements, learning how each department runs. Some days involve training at Network Rail's centre in Gosport.

I've learnt a lot of new skills while on the scheme, and am also now reasonably experienced in some of the jobs that are part of working on the railway.

I do enjoy the programme, it has been a highly beneficial experience, I have learnt a lot and have gained a lot of experience that will be useful post-apprenticeship.

The company are incredibly helpful and value both myself and other employees at the same level.

Very structured. Courseds are an integral part of the scheme (training done at network rail's training centre in Gosport in Years 2-3), and experience with the various departments is organised at the depot.

An appropriate amount of support is given while on training courses.

Manager and staff in the depot are very supportive. A lot of help is given if needed.

Salary meets my current needs, although it can be difficult to live on if you have a lot of bills to pay monthly.

Yes - however at present have not used many.

Yes

It is a very good company to work for, with lots of internal opportunities and jobs available post-apprenticeship.

Be prepared for a lot of coursework, however the 3 years and all the coursework does prove beneficial in the long run, as success can guarantee you a job at the end of the scheme.