Substation Fitter Review

by National Grid

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Substation fitter involves basic routine checks on plant and equipment within a HV compound and carrying out maintenance on equipment

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • City and guilds level 3 in electrical transmission NSI 30 (Persons) working at heights MEWP training Hand skills Lv wiring Etc

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • very much all aspects

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • very valued due to the number of opportunities i'm given

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Fairly could do with some work on timetables

    5/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • As much support as they can offer to me but still keep things my responsibilities.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much support as they can offer to me but still keep things my responsibilities.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • very well for an apprentice aged 16 to 19

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • yes several charity events and talks at schools among other places

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • No

  • 9b. Why?

    • job security, trust in your employer and and enjoyable job

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

    • be truthful and yourself on aplication forms and interviews and be prepared to give up your own time to progress

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Wales

April 2015

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