Substation Engineer Review

by National Grid

Rating

5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Substation Engineer

    5/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Lots of theory, not much practical.

    5/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Heavy workload, work life balance is a problem. Will be better once out on site.

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

    • Not particularly appreciated or given meaningful tasks due to lack of time on site.

    4/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Certain courses could be removed to allow for aspects of greater priority.

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

    • Support on certain things, Uni is particularly difficult and takes up a lot of time.

    5/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Support is available if requested.

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

    • Salary is sufficient for my current costs.

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

    • Work takes up most social time.

    1/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The company is a good company to work for, but wholesale changes are required to ensure this particular scheme doesn't affect peoples stress levels going forward.

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

    • Realise what you are signing up for. Ask questions about what is involved and how much work they expect you to put in, in your own time.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

May 2018

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