Trainee Engineer Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

Role involves planning and managing jobs. Ensuring the safety of everyone that will carry out the work and that the job is done effectively and on time.

9/10

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

Learnt a vast amount of new and topped up existing skills. The course was designed to make sure of that.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is a very challenging role, and the path that leads you to qualify can be stressful at times, but the results will be worth it

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

As a trainee I feel respected and no one pushes you outside your comfort zone if you are not happy to do something.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

As organized/structured as it can be. The amount of content in the course and the complexity of it can make it feel as though it can be improved at times, but really it's managed as well as it can be.

9/10

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

From experience, as much support as you need.

9/10

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

From experience, as much support as you need.

10/10

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

Compared to other industries, the salary/package is very competitive, but not the highest paid

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes there are plenty of opportunities outside of work

9/10

9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because of the benefits and the opportunities National Grid has to offer.

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

I would ring National Grid and ask to discuss the role you are thinking of going into with someone from that department and get a feel of what your job actually is.