App substation craftperson Review

by National Grid

Rating

8.2/10

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

Substation craftsperson apprenticeship. Learning the trade of a craftsperson and being tough how to complete all task that would appear when my 3 year apprenticeship as completed. The other half of the apprenticeship is the training which is done at a training center.

9/10

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

One of the new skills that I have learnt whilst working for national grid is hand skills. this consisted of using the bench tool and various machines to complete tasks.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the work that has been offered to me

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

Good company to work for and would recommend

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is run well and everything is done for you in the aspect you are told what course you are on and the location and when you are on site. this is done via a planner

8/10

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

the support is there from the start and extra support can be provided when needed.

8/10

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

Mentor answers any question that I need answering and find out the information for me. mangers sort out any problems that might occur with my training.

8/10

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

have no outgoings except my phone bill so it meets my living style extremely well.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

there is a: leisure enter company event

7/10

9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

good company to work for.

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