FCO Review

by National Grid

Rating

9.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My job entails being ready for any gas emergencies called in, the area National Grid cover

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

    • Yes, i have been provided with large amounts of training courses and learnt a variety of new skills.

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

    • The course content is enjoyable and training courses have a lot of in depth content

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • Extremely well appreciated by the company and managers

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

    • The content is in depth; however more could be done on organising courses in advance

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • If needed, we can request more support in our learning; however if we struggle with any content, trainers are more than happy to rephrase and re-explain the content to us.

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

    • Same as above.

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

    • All expenses paid, and extremely well paid as a new apprentice.

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

    • If required or wanted, National Grid organise a wide amount of outside work - volunteering, trips etc...

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • A company which values employees, good salary and excellent training.

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

    • Take your time when applying, its worth it.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

April 2015

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