Planning and Design Engineering Trainee Review
at National Grid
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering
Worcester
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
Planning new connections to the electricity grid and assessing the network when looking at generation of electricity.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Enjoyable process, I've learn a lot very quickly and the team are incredibly supportive.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned how to managed competing priorities and manage a portfolio of projects and take a project from an enquiry to completion.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
When I started I was given a 3 year pan of every training course I would be going on and what I needed to do
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The team at the training school and at the local depot are both incedibly supportive and happy to help with any questions
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I am able to work on the HNC in my own time and when I am quiet in depot.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It provides a comprehensive understanding of electrical engineering however I feel there is a slight lack of relevancy in some areas.
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
Yes there are volunteering days to plant trees and socials help out of work hours.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have really enjoyed working here and have felt supported every step of the way.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
The HR team are very slow but the operational staff are fantastic and brilliant to work with. Make sure you focus on being your true self and don't try and fake being someone you're not.
