Technichan Apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

9.9/10

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

Working to become a plant and distribution technician at network rail. Spent first year in portsmouth living away training, now at my depot in london working. Daily can vary from points heating, hv isoaltions or maintenance, attending and rectifying faults, generator maintenance and anything associated with the railway over 110v.

10/10

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

I have learnt a lot of new electrical skills and will be gaining different electrical qualifications.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love my job and the programme I am doing.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

Very. Network rail provide lots of oppurunities and are always supportive.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Organised.

10/10

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

A lot. There is alawys someone there willing to help you or provide valuable inforamtion

10/10

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

Always reciving different suppoort

10/10

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

The pay is very reasomnable and accetable. It is much higher than normal apprenticeship wages.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great job with lots of oppurtunities. The training is the best I have ever received and it is a secure well paid job with lots of beneifts and perks.

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

Just be yourself and do your best.