L3 Engineering Technician Telecoms Apprentice Review
at Network Rail
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Ashford, Kent
Review Submitted: January 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
4.2/5
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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
My role involves interrogating, maintaining and fixing systems that are crucial for the operation of the High Speed 1 Railway. I have fault found on control systems and telecoms systems to minimise operational delays.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed the apprenticeship and I am really looking forward to the future. I have been given many opportunities and learnt more than I ever thought I could have done.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt an abundance of new skills whether that be practically on the tools with fibre and copper as well as software configuration and communication skills with contractors for projects.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The start of the apprenticeship was tough as I lacked direction however with support from my colleagues I have managed and been supported enough to now feel comfortable in whatever I am doing,
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Support is always there
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A varied level of support depending on schedule however my coaches always support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Extremely
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Offered networking event opportunities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
One of the best, if not the best scheme to streamline your engineering career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
Be honest, open to working elsewhere and show you really want to learn
