Track maintenance technician Review

by Network Rail

Rating

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

    • I am an apprentice working for network rail on the track department I do inspections and maintenance on the track

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

    • Yes I have learnt a whole new set of skills within the railway

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

    • Love it wish I had got on the programme sooner

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

    • Very they treat you on the same level as them so you don't feel like an apprentice or new comer

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

    • Very with set training programmes and learning you always know in advance what you will be doing next

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

    • A lot day or night someone is always there to answer a question

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

    • Loads same as above always someone there to help

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

    • First and second year not a big wage if you have bills and children to pay for but in the long run definitely worth working through it

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

    • Yes you can take your qualifications to other jobs or aboard

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Job for life and even as a whole new experience you get all the help you need

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

    • Keep your head down and finish the work research the company

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2016

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