Apprentice Review

My role is an apprentice, on a day to day basis I sit in classroom and learn the fundamentals of railway engineering.

Yes, I have learnt many new skills within the railway engineering industry, ranging from the basics to slightly more developed training.

on a day to day basis I thoroughly enjoy what I do here. However, there are some days where it is terribly boring and feels like a waste of time as we are sat around doing nothing.

I feel very valued by network rail as we are constantly told how we are the future of the company.

The scheme is extremely organised thanks to the wonderful work of sam lipsham in the office. She deserves a raise.

A hell of a lot of support is given to us apprentices from the instructors with both practical and written work.

A lot as there are many things in place to support us, for example the apprentice support officers are always there for when you need them.

I feel like the pay is too low, yes we have everything provided for (food/accommodation) however, the food is to a poor standard so you are forced to spend money on outside catering. The accommodation was bigged up to have loads of activities to do where in reality there is nothing to do, so you are forced to then spend hundreds a month on traveling home just to be able to have an enjoyable weekend that doesnt drag out for what feels like 2 years rather than 2 days.

Yes I am a keen member of the USFL football team, where we have won the league for the second year in a row.

Yes

Because I would like them to have the same opportunities to grow, and progress like I have.

To ensure that you do your best and put your all into it as you get out what you put into it.