Overhead linesperson Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role is maintaining and repairing transmission overhead lines. This involves looking for damage, or replacing various components.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I’ve learnt advanced rigging skills, and improved my handskills

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I love my programme and am very passionate about the job

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • Quite valued, I think that the opportunities we are provided with are unmatched by any other apprenticeships

    10/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • So far there have been no issues with the structure of the programme.

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • As much as I require, but the base level of support I receive is more than enough for me to succeed

    10/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as I require, but the base level of support I receive is more than enough for me to succeed

    10/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Am able to save money

    10/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes, however due to the remote location of the training Center they are harder to pursue, but this is inevitable

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I believe with the right mindset anyone can succeed in national grid

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

    • Think about how you can represent national grid values in everyday life

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

March 2018

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