Telecoms engineer technician apprentice Review
at Network Rail
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
4/5
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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:
4/5
Overall, we maintain and perform maintenance on telecommunications devices and systems. Undergo training often to become competent.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Overall decent but not great communication
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Depending on discipline, seems a good quality of life and work balance, especially in telecoms
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
Be confident and don’t worry about lacking experience
