Operations Management Graduate Review
at Network Rail
Graduate Scheme
Business Operations, Logistics and Operations
Brisco
Review Submitted: February 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
5/5
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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, very flexible and able to work around your needs. offers wide range of experiences and placements- able to easily tailor to your own goals
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Able to experience different components of the railway, currently on placement at stations on the western route. Able to shadow and learn about different job roles and development my technical knowledge whilst experiencing the day to day customer facing roles.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
Depends team to team- some placements are more focused on your development than others, however it’s whatever you make it. You have the opportunity to complete projects and work alongside different teams.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
75% discount on trains within the Uk excluding London Underground. After 6 months of service access to GWR tickets. Also get a £2,000 bonus for joining the grad scheme.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Able to tailor the scheme to what it is you want at the end- very personalised and able to adjust depending on what you enjoy/ don’t enjoy.
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
Exposed to a wide range of experiences/ placements that will help you develop your future career- especially IST.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Able to receive support from multiple people- lots of teaching and awareness on safeguarding. Line Managers are helpful, as well as CIRO coaches and Apprenticeship/grad coaches.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Able to work flexibly- and offers hybrid working- in office at least 3 days a week.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Safety first, very fast paced but enjoyable
How would you rate Network Rail initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Highlighted EDI training for all new starters, able to join EDI and become a champion.
How would you rate Network Rail CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
5 volunteering days and plenty of volunteering opportunities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Opportunities to do plenty of volunteering- I was able to volunteer for reading winter warmers and Brew Monday with the Samaritans. Network Rail is very supportive in terms of taking time to do what is important to you.able to develop your knowledge depending on what you find interesting, lots of opportunities.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Wasn’t sure what I was going into, however it’s better than I could have imagined. The knowledge and experience is worth it alone
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 is lengthy! Can take a while to get back to you. It’s an online initial interview, then a video interview and then finally an assessment centre.
