Rating

6.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Substation Craftsperson, day to day role is Maintaning strategic assets on the National Electricity system such as transformers and circuit breakers

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, Mainly in the area of toolwork, handskills, mathematical ability and many other areas.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my job and the work is both captivating and encourages problem solving, the apprenticeship scheme is good but mentally challenging

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?
  • As valued as one would expect in a large company, when work is done well you get a decent appreciation.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organised, However the online system for handing in work called onefile is a complicated website.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A reasonable amount, if you ask questions they are answered concisely and politely, i had trouble with mathematics on the course and raised concerns, i was given support with the learning

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • enough support as is necessary

    6/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Due to the high costs in the South East of England the salary is slightly compromising however it is still a reasonable amount.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes

    6/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The job security and the environment we work in is challenging and promotes hard work


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
  • Be aware of the difficulties living away from your homelife for large stints.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

May 2018


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