Apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

6.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Inspection and maintenance of the track and surrounding assets.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Learnt many new skills to do with the railway and leadership.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Enjoyed it at times

    5/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

    • A lot by the scheme, not so much in other areas.

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

    • The scheme is very good but the integration with depot life is poor

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

    • Trainiers are helful and knowledgable

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Almost nothing

    1/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Is enough to survive while living at home.

    6/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Countless, i can go to the park, play football....

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good programme with solid job at the end

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

    • Pray for a good line manager.....

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

April 2015

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