Pressure Control and Storage (Operate and Maintain) Review

by National Grid

Rating

8.6/10

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

Travelling around my patch with a two man team doing fucntional work and inspections on pressure reduction equipment.

8/10

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

National Grid has provided me with a huge oppurtunity to broaden my range of skills. This includes Breathing apparatus training, advanced first aid, both mechanical and electrical courses, etc.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my apprenticeship very much. Made loads of new friends and enjoying the experience very much

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

National Grid values all there employees equally and i am happy at national grid.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is organised well. It caters the needs of everyone if they have holidays booked or are off sick etc. It also meets the needs of everyhting we need to learn for our job

7/10

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

There is an unlimited amount of support from everyone at national grid and outside contractors.

8/10

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

Again there is an unlimited amount of support from everyone at national grid.

8/10

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

The wage and benefits are second to none at national grid. Exceed what you would expect from an apprenticeship

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes. I have been involved in many outside activities including jobs fairs and award ceremonies.