Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I’m currently in my second year of my apprenticeship. My discipline is within the Electrification and Plant branch of Network Rail. I’m currently working/training within a plant team. The plant’s team responsibility is to maintain plant assets belonging to Network Rail.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes. When I started my apprenticeship with Network Rail, I had no experience working with electricity or working on the railway. Over time I have learned the necessary skills and gained knowledge to carry out what is asked from me. There are still much to learn but I know that I’ll learn it by the time I’ve finished my apprenticeship.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I’ve enjoyed my apprenticeship a lot so far. It’s a great feeling putting skills I’ve learnt to use and making a difference on the railway. It gives me a sense of purpose within work.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?
  • Over the months of my apprenticeship, the team has gradually given me more and more responsibility to carry out hands on work. I get asked to work overtime as well. This has made my confidence grow and made me feel part of the team.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very good. Communication between me and Network Rail has been great. If I need to know anything, I just ask. I’m aware of training dates for the next 6 months and I can consult my roster to find out my shift patterns up until December.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A lot. If there was something I was unsure of or if I needed any help there was always someone to ask. I found the training facilities good and the workshops great.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Since starting Network Rail I have found that the admin teams have been great. If I’ve need support with anything they would point me in right direction of the person I needed to speak to. If I need support when working on the job, I feel comfortable to ask for it. There’s always someone at the end of the phone to ask.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • For what’s asked of me regarding work and the responsibilities I have been given while on the apprenticeship, the salary is good. The only fault I can bring up about pay is the overtime structure.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Currently undergoing my apprenticeship I have not looked at opportunities outside of work but I am aware there are some.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • If you’re looking for an apprenticeship which gives you a trade and opportunities, which allows you to learn while you earn, then this is the apprenticeship for you.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
  • There's alot of hoops to jump through in the form of online exams and interviews when appying, but it's all worth it.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Wales

May 2015


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