Operations Graduate Review
at Network Rail
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Cardiff / Caerdydd
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
Complete placements within operations function and complete railway operations apprenticeship on the side
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very fulfilling and you get lots of experience
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt loads of new skills - mainly railway related
Developed lots of old ones like problem solving and communication
Developed lots of old ones like problem solving and communication
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Shaky at times but is improving
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Location dependent and also depends on what you are doing
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Enough to be able to do the tasks
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
More of a general understanding, doesn't help you in niche roles
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great work environment, company looks after you, great pension and salary
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
safety is the focus
