Pressure Control and Storage Apprentice Review

by National Grid

Rating

9.4/10

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

My job title is Pressure Control and Storage Apprentice and my role in national grid is mainly maintenance. My day to day tasks include maintaining national grid equipment so generally operate and maintain the service so there is always gas flowing to customers.

10/10

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

I have gained a number of different qualification during this apprenticeship mainly things to do with my job recently I have been doing a Engineering Betec which will come in handy for this job and others if i decide to leave.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme greatly, i have learnt a lot and have met many people who i enjoy working with greatly. I enjoy the fact that i am always outside doing work and getting my hands dirty as i prefer hands on learning which this programme provides.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

I feel very valued especially by my manager who always asks how im doing and the how the programme is going. He also lets me know how vital i am to the network once i am qualified as i am one of few who live in central london.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I believe the programme is well structured there is room for improvements as any big company managing 100 or so apprentices is very hard but national grid do try there best and if there is any problems it is easy to get a hold of the programme manager and have things sorted.

7/10

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

I receive as much support is i need. During courses the trainers are more than happy to help with any issues and when I go on site my managers, mentor and work colleges are always there to provide support.

10/10

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

National Grid always provide as much support as you need. If you struggle with anything national Grid has many support groups that are ready to help and free of charge.

10/10

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

The salary package is very good and since I live in central london i also get london weighting allowance which helps a lot as well.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are many opportunities outside of work and we always receive e-mails notifying us of those opportunities.

10/10

9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have enjoyed the course a lot and have already helped with getting a friend in as an emergency response apprentice and he is enjoying working for national grid as much as i am.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?

National grid is an amazing company to work for as such the company gets a lot of applications the only advice i can give is apply early and provide all evidence as soon possible.