Overhead linesman apprentice 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:

    • As an overhead linesman the job is to maintain pylons. this covers from inspecting them for damage to fixing damage by climbing them.

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

    • Many new skills, all the job specific skills and knowledge through training and on job work.

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

    • Very much

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

    • I feel valued

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

    • The programme is generally organised well

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Anything I may have an issue with can be talked about with my trainer

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

    • Enough for what I need

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

    • It covers what I need

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

    • I believe there is but I personally haven't looked into any

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a good place to be if they are into the style of job

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

    • You definitely have to be okay with heights to do the job.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

April 2017

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