Major Projects Fitter Apprentice Review
at National Grid
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Grantham
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Being on site, carrying out many a variety of different tasks from completing risk assessments, wiring and running cables between plant/equipment, maintaining plant with different insulation and keeping site clean/tidy.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
So far the program is enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Have been learning new skills and developing existing skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The program seems well structured but could be a little more organised. I have had a few courses rearranged
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Support so far has been good, the team I’ve been placed in are very supportive and want you to succeed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
So far the training provider has been fairly supportive
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Allows a greater understanding of certain aspects of my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Haven’t been made aware of any yet, but I also haven’t been in this team that long
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Seems like a decent place to work, has a real focus on safety and training. Generous with providing the tools required to complete your job
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
I’d say go for it
