Substation craftsmen Review

by National Grid

Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Substation craftsmen, maintaining high voltage equipment

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

    • Level 3 city and guilds, learning skills with a wide range of tools, welding courses, MEWP license.

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

    • I really enjoy my program my team is very helpful and good to be around top facilities to train in.

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

    • Very valued, they want to look after me and make sure my safety is vital.

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very we know what we need to do, and have a set timetable a year in advance.

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

    • Certain aspects we got a lot of support.

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as we need, all we have to do is ask.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Everyone would love more money but we get paid very well.

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

    • Not really

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • fantastic company to work for, and a job for life.

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

    • Work experience, Get knowledge about the company research.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

April 2017

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