maintenance technician apprentice Review
at Network Rail
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Doncaster
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
5/5
Carrying out routine maintenance including changing sleepers, renewals, inspections and patrols, and training courses to achieve competencies
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The apprenticeship provides very in depth learning to ensure all aspects of the job are covered
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learnt many useful methods on how to effectively maintain the railway, including the use of various power tools and plant.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The combination of inspiro learning and on the job learning is a bit messy, especially as academic takes priority over on the job learning. Having more job based training would be beneficial
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Employers are very welcoming, knowledgeable and understanding. They will provide any support required.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Training courses are very thorough and all the additional support required is provided, providing you ask for it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The training provider training covers topics in great depth however a lot of content isnt relevant. Many questions are asked to relate the training to our day to day 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.)
2/5
Not participated in anything
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A very caring employer who genuinely has your best interests at heart and wants you to succeed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
Be yourself, show the same passion you would want them to provide you and be engaged in everything
