Engineering Maintenance Technician Review

by Network Rail

Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • First year apprentice. Day-to-day activities involve taking part in various subjects to achieve an overall BTEC and NVQ to assist with completion of the course, and a future career.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, learnt new ones, reminded of old and expanded on existing.

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

    • It can be enjoyable with the friends made and some subjects are very interesting and hands on.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

    • They invest time and money into us for a future, and from this i feel valued.

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

    • There are a few organisation issues, but overall okay.

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

    • They are always available if needed.

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • This can vary, but overall they are supportive and available to help where required.

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

    • The salary is poor in todays market.

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

    • The skills and knowledge can be used for external companies in the same industry.

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They offer a great career and when fully qualified the benefits and salary are great. They invest a lot into each person to develop each of them.

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

    • confident, calm and understand some basics about the industry. Be yourself and ask every question you can.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

June 2016

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