Operations Management graduate Review
at Network Rail
Graduate Scheme
Business Operations
Cardiff / Caerdydd
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Network Rail?
Fantastic, and great to meet so many helpful people. I had the opportunity to try different teams and get really envovled.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
1. Placement finding
2. Placement attendance and participation
3. Project delivery
4. Early careers help
2. Placement attendance and participation
3. Project delivery
4. Early careers help
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
3/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
3/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate Network Rail initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate Network Rail CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Overall, compared to its competitors it does a great job and people satisfaction and keeping you engaged through interesting projects.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Network Rail?
Yes, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE online testing until you are sick of it.
