Overhead Line Maintenance Technician Review

Overhead line maintenance. Generally work 12 hour shifts, an average of 35 hours a week. Including days and nights.

Developed team work and communication as its a vital part of the job. Been on several training courses

The more the programme has gone on the more I have enjoyed it.

Fairly valued. This all comes down to the depot and people you work with. However, a lot of the time, as an apprentice, it is easy to feel useless

It is very well organised and find training times well in advance.

This depends on the department, working in the overhead line we are given very limited support from our trainers. This can be quite worrying sometimes.

We are given much support from our manager, always help us

All work expenses are paid for, apart from travelling to and from work. This includes, travel, food and hotels when on training courses

There are a few opportunities outside work, especially charity events and helping with new apprentices.

Yes

Because it is a good job to have and can be a career for life.

Make sure you use past experiences to your advantage when on the assessment days, and be honest