Substation Engineer Review

by National Grid

7.6/10

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

ETP1, My role as an etp is to train to be a substation engineer, this involves lots of training, going to university and having on site experience.

8/10

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

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

6/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

7/10

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

7/10

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

7/10

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

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

8/10

9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great scheme, that has lots of great benefits and opportunities for you to grow.

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

Be prepared to stay away from home for long periods of time and be prepared for lots of hard work. However all of this is worth it in the end

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

May 2018

Transmission Network Control Centre Higher Apprentice