Rating

9.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Substation Cratsperson Maintenance on substation equipment We do basic or major work on equipment in substation to make sure that they work to the correct specification

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I have done a city and guilds course along with many others during my first couple of years as an apprentice and I feel they have really developed my skills a lot.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy my work as it is very practical and I feel that I am progressing well through it.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?
  • I feel very valued as the one of our core values is one team and I believe that the company appreciates the work that we do.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The program is very well organized as we are supplied with a program at the start of each year and this program includes the location of the course the times and who the course is with.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We receive a lot of support whenever we need it and I think that everyone is really helpful. The company give you a ten weekly review to make sure everything is going ok and you are happy with everything you are doing.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support from my employer as I can get a hold of them at all times and are always there to help me with any problems that I have.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I feel that the salary is very good for me as I am still young and don't have many outgoings.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • The company have different sports and lounge area at night where you can go and sit with people and enjoy each others company.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are very good company to work for and I feel that they have really improved my skills and learning while getting a good salary at the same time.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
  • As long as you work hard and perform well you will be fine and looked after well.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North East

May 2017


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