Substation Craftsperson Review

I maintain, repair, refurbish and install substation equipment. This could involve maintenance work, repair work, refurbish work, or just routine work around site.

I have developed skills when using equipment and gained skills by working with new tools and equipment. Also knowledge in how the electricity system works and how equipment works.

I really enjoy the program. I have learnt new skills, developed skills, learnt so much and gained some great friends along the way.

The structure has been well planned even with the headache of COVID-19, the planners do their best to try and get everything into the plan and try to have courses around Annual Leave etc.

My Manager supports me as much as he can with the policies. The training manager does his best to support us even though COVID-19 has caused headaches and he has told us to let him know is we are struggling.

The Academy has plenty of support on the apprentice page online to help along with studies and anything with the portfolio the online page had loads of guidance to help everyone.

The qualification gives me a knowledge of the overall equipment National Grid look after. This gives me a knowledge on how the equipment works and how to maintain them so when I come out of my time I know how the system and equipment works.

At the Academy there is a group which meets once a week for extra engineering opportunities. They also run events for people outside the company which we can get involved in.

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I've learnt so much, and gained and developed so many skills along the way. Having worked with other companies in my career I feel National Grid really try and look after you and the benefits are fantastic. I've made some great friends along the way as well.

Do your research into National Grid, who they are and what they do. This will help you with the application process and interview.