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Telecoms engineer Review

at Network Rail

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Computer Systems Engineering

Ashford, Kent

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
Monitoring signalling and telecoms control systems, assisting signallers and trackside workers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have learnt a lot so far and the structure is good.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Most of the skills I have been using are new skills I have been taught during the programme

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Structure is okay
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A decent amount
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Inspiro has been helpful
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?
The people in the company have been very helpful towards my career growth
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
The more you put in, the more you will get out
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