Electrification and Plant Apprentice Review

As an electrification and plant apprentice I will be responsible for maintaining all of the incoming electricity from the national grid that powers the railway. I will also be responsible for the maintenance of the 3rd rail electricity.

I have Learnt many new skills including how to wire up domestic circuits, to how to use tools to make a g clamp.

The programme is a very good experience as you get to meet new people from all walks of life and gain new experiences. So I do enjoy the programme.

I feel valued by Network Rail an employee but also as a engineer n

The programme is well structured and gives enough time and instruction to gain the highest grades possible.

There is so much support from all of the tutors at the academy and throughout the apprenticeship, they are always available to support not only with work but also with and personal issues that may affect you.

Network Rail are very supportive as an employer and are always willing to give advice and the girls in the office always make you feel welcome and are available to talk to if needed or just for a general chat.

The salary is good and as acomodation and food is payed for in the first year the rest of your pay packet is available for whatever you wish to use it for.

There are plenty of oppotunities outside of work to get involved in from sport to charity events.

Yes

They are a well established company that are customer focused and what to make the railway somewhere a present and affordable asset to Britain.

Be open minded and work hard, the scheme is not just preparing you for a job but a career for life if that is what you want.