Maintenance apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

5.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role is being part of a team at my depot, carrying out day to day activities such as track inspection or maintenance.

    6/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Better at communicating, especially with new people. Grown in confidence.

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

    • It is okay, however there is not enough communication between the apprenticeship scheme and the depot.

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

    • 4/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • 7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

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

    • 4/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • 4/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • 6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • A soliod and secure career for the future even if everything isn't how it could/should be.

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

    • Sort out work placements early Choose a good depot Pick which area you want to go into and try and stay with that team

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

May 2015

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