Track Apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

5.2/10

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

Aiding and learning from varius teams and disciplines. Complete paperwork daily and coursework outside of work. Every 3 months I undertake 2 weeks training in Gosport to learn more theory and some practical.

6/10

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

Learnt how to engage in maintenance tasks, report writing and management / communicating within the company.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme on a day to day basis, however can b stressful relying on others to finalise and sign my paperwork.

3/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Apprenticeship is a great idea, poorly executed however due to lack of communication / understanding between apprenticeship department and the areas we are actually placed in. Too much emphasis to relying on others to complete / finalise my work.

2/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Supports from higher up is good and aim to guide / help you. Support from the lower down is more difficult as there is no awareness or understanding of apprenticeships scheme, with little to none motivation for others to help apprentices.

3/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

When on courses and training the help is excellent and people will teach you properly with everything you need to know.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Qualification will help build a greater understanding of the industry as a whole and to build towards a permanent position.

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Supposedly there are but these are almost non existent, or hidden / poorly made aware of.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Are plenty of opportunities and can be a pleasant place to work if you can secure a position.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?

As long as you can dedicate yourself to work, safety conscious, work well in teams, you can be happy and go far within the company.