Technical Specialist Operative Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.3/10

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

Pressure control and storage apprentice Maintain the distribution gas network including pressure reduction sites.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Maintaining gas systems. Gain a BTEC level 3 in mechanical engineering. Courses are thorough and well taught.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The work is excellent and enjoyable however you do spend a lot of time away from home. It has met my expectations.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

We are valued as without us the network would not be maintained.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Its good as we get a yearly plan of what we are doing in advance.

9/10

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

We have programme managers, line managers, mentors and tutors that all provide support to get through the program. They are willing to go out of their way to help us.

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

We have program managers, line managers, mentors and tutors that all provide support to get through the program. They are willing to go out of their way to help us.

9/10

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

The salary/package meets my costs incredibly well. We are on a good annual salary that increases yearly. We get paid a set amount per mile for each journey company related. The wage allows me to live comfortably and not worry about if I will be able to pay my bills.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Sailing.

9/10

9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good wage, great job.

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

Be prepared for a lot of training.