Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • When on site my job on a day to day basis is to ensure all the equipment that controls the presure of the gas flow around my district is in working order, as well as any other importnant pieces of equipment; such as the water bath heaters.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, all the work with have done in the workshop has been very beneficial and all of the work we have done on site has been new to me so i have learnt lots there.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy my programme, working with my friends and learning new skills with good managers.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?
  • You are made to feel important as if oyu have a problem then the managers try to help and you can see how your role helps the whole of national grid.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is well organised and we see clearly where and when we are supposed to be places.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Quite a lot, you get lots of emails and regular review meetings with your manager.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Same as above

    6/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Yeah it is good and the progression for the wages is good, as well as the expenses are very helpful.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes there is plenty of things to do outside of work.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because it is a good place to work and you get great benefits alongside an enjoable job.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
  • Try and get some experience in mechanical work before the interview so you can have something to talk about.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

May 2016


View More Reviews
Recruiting? See how we can help you