First call gas apprentice Review

by National Grid

Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • First call gas apprentice, working for National grid save guarding life and property for gas emergency service

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

    • Yes, many new hands on skills, being customer focused and having good communication

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

    • Enjoy working out on district, being hands on and meeting new customers

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

    • Very valued, always having input in the business and providing voluntary work to schools and shows

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

    • Good enough to get by. Changes made to timetable and meetings are too short notice to act on in some cases

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Always to hand if needed either over the phone or meeting face to face

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

    • Alot of support either by emails, telephone or face to face.

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

    • Expenses are covered and national living wage implement- good!

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

    • Opportunities for what? I don't know the nature of this question?

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good company to work for with salary, pension and share benefits

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

    • Be Customer focused, have a positive attitude and embrace change!

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

May 2016

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