Team leader Review

by Network Rail

Rating

9.1/10

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

Frontline maintenance team leader which involves leading a team carrying out maintenance and fault rectification on all aspects of electrical power supplies from 11v to 25kV traction supplies for the ole.

10/10

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

Yes I have learnt all aspects of being an electrician and rectifying faults on domestic and railway systems at all voltages.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my job and degree very much as it allows me to challenge myself

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Pretty well organised. Could do with some more technical knowledge in e engineering roles.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I am fully supported by my employer and my manager which makes my job and degree easier to manage

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

They have provided me with all the electrical qualifications I have and others such as first aid, working at height, air conditioning

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

They are a must for someone in my role so I feel they are vital

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

I used to attend apprenticeship days promoting the apprenticeship but have not done recently due to them not taking place

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Network is a great company to work for who support anyone who is willing to work hard and achieve great things.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?

Apply for the apprenticeship scheme as it is a great scheme that builds you up for a role.