substation craftsperson apprentice Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

I am a substation craftsperson apprentice, on a daily basis I will training on site at elstree which is my base location or I will be training at national grids state of the art training centre in eakring, Newark, nottinghmashire.

10/10

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

yes through training and through mentoring with my mentor

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

very much

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

very much

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very structured and organised

10/10

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

a lot of support and advice

10/10

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

a lot of support

10/10

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

it is a good overall salary, but as I am in a London team, the London weighting provided does not match the house prices on the market in this region of the country which is going to make it very hard to buy a property, renting is also a higher price in this region of the country.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

yes national grid are always inviting and informing us of charity events etc

10/10

9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

because it is a great opportunity to learn and it is a great employable and secure job, in my opinion.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?

be honest, and show and prove what skills you have to offer