Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice Review

by National Grid

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Rating

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

    • Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice within National Grid, Gas Transmission. Maintenance of national gas transmission system assets.

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

    • Electrical and Instrumentation engineering.

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

    • Fully enjoy classroom, workshop and workplace aspects.

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

    • Fully valued and integrated within the existing engineering teams.

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

    • Extremely well, with a detailed program covering all aspects of E&I engineering.

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

    • Comprehensive throughout.

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

    • Comprehensive throughout.

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

    • Very good package and full support with my costs from travel to and from work and college on public transport.

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

    • Yes, lots of opportunity to contribute on community and charity projects; great for team work.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Fantastic company and a great place to work for an Engineer.

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

    • Be genuinely interested in both an engineering career and working for National Grid. Research all aspects of Engineering and National Grid; lots of good information on the National Grid web site.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

East of England

March 2018

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