Apprentice Substation Fitter Review

I am a Substation Fitter (Apprentice). Complete basic and major equipment tasks. I work with a group of workers, ranging from CP's all the way to Engineers. Responsibilities are to remain safe and to undergo tasks to the best of my ability.

I have learnt about the HV equipment that we work on. I have also developed my tool skills, such as; hammer, drill, spanners etc. We train to complete a qualification called City and Guilds 2339.

I enjoy the work i do and the people i work with as they are very supportive. The programme is better than what i expected which is always a bonus.

We are all treated very well as apprentices so i would say we are valued a lot as we are the future of the company. My manager always keep up to date with me and is very helpful.

The programme organising is a bit all over the place as some things are not always organised. But this can be easily improved i believe with a little bit more communication internally and externally with training courses.

We are always offered extra help if needed so that is good. For support all we need to do is give either our line manager or mentor an email and they will help us as best as possible.

My manager supports me a lot, but don't here much from the HR team. My mentor has been great with me also and always given me the guidance i needed.

For me it does as i am young and have no real outgoings, so i am happy. It is also great that we have expenses paid for, this just makes us all feel more valued by the company.

Yeah we can visit schools or do charity events if it is organised.

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National Grid is a very well established company with the best interests in there employees. They provide you will the start in life that you need as you can progress so far internally and externally through Grid.

Just be yourself and provide all the evidence to prove you will be a great addition to the company. On interviews and assessment days just take your time and don't rush into things without thinking first.