Power System Engineer Review

by National Grid

Rating

7.3/10

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

Currently in training, and also studying at University, learning knowledge of where I can apply skills in real life work environment.

7/10

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

Yes - technical knowledge from Universtity and work environment behaviour

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme itself (on paper) is extremely good, with a lot of benefits. However in most cases it has differed when it actually comes down to it, with treatment within the company.

6/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

Currently in the team I am working within now, I feel very valued and comfortable, however previously I have often felt excluded and not valued.

4/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Our programme covers a variety of courses to improve performance, however it is not entirely structured, often over promising and under delivering.

5/10

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

I receive sufficient support if asked.

8/10

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

All the support necessary, when prompted.

9/10

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

Very well, great expense system and company are fantastic in how they treat employees with benefits.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes

10/10

9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Company is very large monopoly, great opportunity to develop real life working skills whilst studying for degree and good benefits system. Great for apprenticeships.

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

Very different to University/college environment. You may feel you are always under the microscope, takes a while to adjust but a good company to learn valuable life skills from.