Apprentice Overhead Linesman Review
at National Grid
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Hinckley
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
Building and repairing overhead lines, working on customer premises and working in a team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the apprenticeship due to every day being different and the work always keeping you on your toes.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Climbing wooden poles, troubleshooting electrical problems, communicating and working within a team, customer service skills, manual handling skills, hand skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is well structured with a plan set in place at the start with an expected progression timeline to keep you accountable.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support from managers, mentors and trainers at the training school.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A learning mentor is offered to every apprentice to assist in college work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It allows me to get a better understanding of electricity which then helps me on day to day jobs.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there are always different activities going on.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Interesting work and good pay.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
Make sure you keep yourself accountable and look for the best jobs that are on each day to get your tasks done.
