Distribution and Plant Technician Review

by Network Rail

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • An electrification and plant technician, i test and maintain assets of our department daily, also installing new equipment occasionally.

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

    • Electrical, maths, teamwork

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

    • The first year was bad in training,but now at the depot i love it

    6/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

    • I have a job lined up for when i finish

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Not very well

    4/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Not as much as i would like

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as i need

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

    • It could be a little higher, but once i have finished it will be worth it

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Eventually after i am qualified fully

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great Company

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

    • Be as friendly as possible and always think positive

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North East

April 2015

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