Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Trainee substation engineer. Current day to day activities include site shadowing and taking part in maintenance activities, attendance at university for foundation degree, and attendance at National Grid technical academy.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Lots. Technical knowledge on substation equipment, academic knowledge from university, and soft skills such as management.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • A lot. Very rewarding and good working environment. Made many new friends and contacts within the industry. Can be quite difficult at times and workload very intense however it is very rewarding having achieved a foundation degree whilst working full time.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?
  • Feel valued. Wellbeing, both physical and mental is continually monitored by company. Currently in full time training but am aware that the role we will be entering is highly valued with considersble responsibilty and is safety critical.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well structured. Planning is done well in advance with few alterations. Programme is very intense and can be away from home for some time which can be difficult, especially for more mature trainees with commitments outside of work.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Not sure, haven't asked for any support.

    5/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Not too sure. Haven't asked for any support.

    5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Very well. Excellent salary for just training with great perks. However, the salary does reflect the amount of hard work.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Some, but not aware of many.

    4/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Excellent company to work for with fantastic prospects and invest heavily in staff.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
  • Be prepared for the workload and time away from home. Much harder than being a full time university student but it comes with a degree without debt.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

May 2018


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