Operations Management Graduate Review
at Network Rail
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations, Logistics and Operations
Basingstoke
Review Submitted: March 2026
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
Rotational placements around my own interests within railway operations, including managed stations, route crime, performance, signalling and control
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well, able to choose and organise my own placements and can manage my own time.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots - we are buddied up with someone who has been on the scheme previously, have supportive line managers, as well as a dedicated scheme coach, the wider apprentice and grads team, and the apprenticeship provider to go to for support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great employer, good benefits, flexible, well supported and good opportunities for progression
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
Consider the future of the industry; how can we make the railway more efficient and more sustainable? And always put safety first
