FCO apprentice Review

by National Grid

Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • First call operative that responds to reports of gas escapes

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learned and developed a lot of skills

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I find the job enjoyable

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • I feel quite valued

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • the training programs get moved a lot and hotels are not organised well

    5/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Good support form mentors and tutors

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Good support

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Good wage

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Not sure

    5/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I enjoy the job

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

    • Research and look into gas engineering

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

May 2016

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