substation apprentice Review

My job role is a craftsman apprentice, on a daily basis I am involved in carrying out maintenance tasks with other members of the team. When we are working away on the daily basis I will be learning either about college topics or practical knowledge that I can bring back to site.

Since starting this job I have developed my communication skills and my listening skills. the new skills I have learnt are things like for my city and guilds qualification, I would have never had an idea about mechanical or electrical principles without this job. my hand skills have also developed a lot that helps me with the practical work

I enjoy the program that I am on at the minute because of the people that I am doing it with, the company also make it easy to enjoy by giving benefits that you are unlikely to find in any other company's. the culture of the company is good the way that you are treated while away or on site.

I feel very valued at national grid because of the way that people speak to me and the way that I am trusted to carry out tasks with minimal or no supervision. when there are maintenance tasks happening on site I am often asked to come give a hand where I can.

this program is very well organized at the start of the year we are given a yearly plan which tells us where we need to be and when we need to be there. when you are checking the plan you can check what the recent changes are and whether it affects you or not

when we have a training session of some sort there is always easily accessible support from either the other apprentices or the trainer who is taking the course. if it is a reoccurring thing that you feel like you need more help then there are plenty of people that you can contact and speak to if needs be.

when I have needed support in the past it has been easy to gain but me personally I don't often need support. one of the main reasons I request support is getting myself booked onto things on site, where my manager and the area planners will provide it other than that I will ask peers first

all travel that is needed for work is paid for by the company which is good because the amount we have to work away and the price of the train tickets would take the majority of my wage each month, the payment that I take home each month covers all living costs and some additional bills

there are opportunities to partake in activities outside of work, there has been a spots and social set up for all people willing to take part. they set up sporting and social events. the qualifications that you receive are transferable so this may offer another path for you outside of work

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I would recommend working at national grid to anyone as they offer benefits, good pay and they also look after the staff well. there is also plenty of opportunities for you to be able to for fill different job rolls. they are also flexible on the hours that you work, you also have the opportunity for overtime.

All I can say is be yourself and come prepared, don’t be startled when you get asked a question take your time and be confident. Do your research on the company and if you don’t know an answer be honest and say. Other than that good luck with your application.