Operations management graduate Review
at Network Rail
Graduate Scheme
Logistics and Operations
Basingstoke
Review Submitted: February 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!
4.3/5
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Overview of the Role
4.6/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Network Rail?
Positive with a good work life balance.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
-Data analysis
-Formal training
-Project delivery
-Site visits
-Report writing
-Professional qualifications
-Formal training
-Project delivery
-Site visits
-Report writing
-Professional qualifications
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
3/5
Very much depends on the placement. Some may give plenty of opportunity where as others are less set up to allow this. In general most placements are helpful.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Train travel perks are very good, as is pension contributions.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Plenty of formal training, qualifications and a wide range of experiences.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Some of the qualifications attached to the apprenticeship can feel like a repeat of previous learning most will get through a-levels or degrees. Even if they are not new they are still useful and good CV builders.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Hands off approach and given the licence to explore the business as I wish.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Very flexible.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
3/5
Most are very welcoming and it was easy to settle in but there are times where graduates can be dismissed easily. Some individuals seem to have a stigma around graduates which can be challenging to navigate at times.
How would you rate Network Rail initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Network Rail CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
So far I have had a very enjoyable start to my career
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Network Rail?
The onboarding process can take a while but the recruitment team were reasonably helpful responding to questions.
