Apprentice Gas Technician Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

My daily role includes either full days training at the eakring training centre, or on site training that includes manual work and learning new skills on site.

9/10

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

I have learnt many new skills including engineering principles and how to maintain equipment on site.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship, it has a good mix of practical and theory work which makes the training alot easier to cope with.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

I feel highly valued by the company, we have regular reviews and are paid well. The managers recognise our achievements with bonuses for above target work.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured well and planned with time on site and time at eakring. The plan is done for a two year period so we can book holidays in advance.

9/10

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

We receive alot of support from the company there are external companies that come in to train us.

9/10

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

Good support and training on site. We have a mentor scheme so a representative on site helps us.

9/10

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

Good wages. could always do with having more though.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Could go sailing with the business. Share save scheme.