ETP1 Review

by National Grid

Rating

8.1/10

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

I am a trainee substation engineer and I'm training to become a senior authorized person, I complete maintenance work on substation equipment. I also attend uni part time

8/10

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

Yes loads of new training and skills have been developed

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy my programme but it is very stressful, often it is not necessary and can be relived with better planning and resources

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

I feel very valued at national grid

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured but could be planned better to avoid cluster points which cause lots of stress

7/10

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

Most trainers and organizers give lots of support

9/10

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

Lots of support is given from site and team based staff whom i work with

9/10

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

the salary is good but in comparison to others in the company who are on a similar course and have a much lighter work load and have fewer stresses we get paid the same. this is annoying as they have loads of free time when we are constantly doing work

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

not too sure

7/10

9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

it is a good company to work for and does have a family feel

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

be prepared to work hard and have a lot of stress but it will be rewarding