PC&S Apprentice Review

by National Grid

Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Maintain pressure reduction systems and storage devices We work in teams of 2 or more depending on the task We also work with other departments R&R and FCO Regulating and maintaining pressure in the gas pipeline On occasion we are included in NRO's non routine operations

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

    • Manual handling skills H&S PEO

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

    • It is a very good programme very well organised but we spend alot of time away from home.

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

    • Very good organisation we get alot of support and help from managers and the organisation is constantly growing.

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

    • very well we know where and when we have to be a on every date and our time on site is organised very well by our manager

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • We have alot of support from our managers and 10 weekly reviwes to make sure we are on track

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • WE have been given numbers to call is we need support.

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

    • It is a good wage for being just apprentices we get paid expenses for travel

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

    • There are lots of events going on outside the company which we get invited to.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Well paid, growing company and a job for life

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

    • The application process is long you apply there is a phone call interview an online test then a 2 day assesment center

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East of England

September 2013

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