Apprentice Review

My job day to day has a variety of different things which could happen over many sites so everyday can be different, I maintain and look after the electricity transmission system so I could be working on compressors or things such as circuit breakers or even isolators. I also get the joy of driving a van to and from which the company give me which is a real pleasure

I have learnt more than I could ever have imagined since starting my apprenticeship, I have learnt things such as hand skills, welding appreciation, electrical installation and panel wiring. I have also learnt about the different pieces of equipment which I will work on in my future career. Also I feel that I have developed and matured as a person.

I thoroughly enjoy my program, every day I learn something new which is really great. It doesn’t matter if I am at the training facility which is fantastic, or if I am on site putting my newly learnt skills to the test. I look forward to coming into work every day which is a really nice feeling.

I feel extremely valued by National Grid, the way I have been welcomed to the company is beyond belief, people have been so nice and when you do something well it doesn’t go unnoticed. I feel that when I ask questions on site or have input to put in that I will be listened to.

My programme seems to be very organised, we have been given a schedule way in advanced so we can book holidays and days off, but also when we turn up to a course then I know that the course will be well organised, with good content with no time wasted which makes you work efficiently too

I have been luckily enough to not ever need any support from my training provider, there was one stage where I thought I could have been struggling with some of the maths but I did well and got a distinction with the help of my tutors but it was nice to know the support was there.

I have been luckily enough to not ever need any support from my employer, but I know there are many things if I did need help with I would be supported, they have an employee helpline which you can call for free anytime and you also get a mentor to talk to about problems plus all the people onsite

The salary plus all the benefits is amazing compared to many other apprenticeships. It is way above the wage for a normal apprenticeship which makes you work harder and improves morale, also in addition to the salary there are many benefits such as the employee benefits where you can pay for items such as laptops and ipads monthly I also have dental insurance.

There are many opportunities outside of work which you can take part in which are things such as the sports and social where you take a small sum out of your monthly wage and it goes into a kitty where it will be saved and when you want to do an activity such as a day out at the horse races then you can use these funds.

Yes

National Grid is a brilliant place to work with great people, lots of benefits with good pay and a safe place to work. I cannot fault National Grid as a company as they have taken me under their wing and I have learned a lot, and I am proud to say I work for National Grid

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. Make sure you do your research on National Grid and if you don’t know an answer be honest and say. Other than that good luck with your application.