E and P apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

5.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working in the electrical department of network rail on maintenance of the railway system.

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

    • Yes electrical knowledge

    6/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I do enjoy it and think it will be a good career for me

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

    • I feel valued to some degree although could feel more

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

    • Not the best but not totally unorganised

    4/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Some support

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

    • Some support

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

    • Not well very low wages in the first year but will be worth it when I'm qualified

    3/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Unsure

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because it is a job for life and well paid and interesting

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

    • Give it all your effort and show enthusiasm to learn and develop

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2017

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