GTAM E&I Apprentice Review

I work for National Grid on Gas Transmission. This is such a good job as it has a variety of task day to day. I dont turn up to work sat doing the same thing which i like, everyday is different. My responsibility at the moment is an apprentice therefore i try my hardest to get motivated and show that i am interested in what my colleague does. We maintain electricity working up to 400v and retest pressure transmitters and so on which is the instrumentation side of the job. I am an E&I apprentice which stance for 'Electrical and Instrumentation'.

Yes i have gained new skills. I did a PEO handskills course which lasted for a few month. By doing this i learnt skills fro how to use a handsaw to how to use a machine band-saw. Also creating datums on metal which is a engineered flat edge. they are really hard to get so i was proud i achieved them several times.

i really enjoy working in a team and getting on with all the fellow apprentices. The company itself are all friendly and look after you well. Treated fairly and the same as everyone else who work for the company.

I feel that the management are pleased with my progress so far and feels like they respect me and the other apprentices. We are all in the same boat us apprentices and the management try their hardest to pull you through the apprenticeship and do there best to educate you.

The programmes released are well layed out and easy to follow. The only problem with the programs are that they change constantly. The people who create the programs obviously has a good reason for the change but its hard to book holidays around this matter.

The tutors are all good and got our interest at their hearts. I havent come across a bad trainer yet and their guidance they give is quality.

I get a lot of support and praise from my manager which is always good to hear. I try my hardest to shine and do all i can to help others. If i ask any questions to my manager he will always do his best to get back to me in the same day and always try to help as best as he can. His attitude towards me and other apprentices is excellant.

i cannot complain one bit about the pay as i think its brilliant. They give you good expenses for driving your own car to and from work. I get through a month with the money i receive quite easily and save for holidays which i love.

Yes, there is many opportunities for events out of working hours. There is a company called Newnet which tells you all the upcoming events and meeting you can be involved in.

Yes

Because it is a cracking business

I would recommend this apprentiship to all my friends and family as i dont think it can get much better. The application process is long winded but all the background checks on people is necassary. Just be patient with the process and go along with it.