Cable jointer Review
at National Grid
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
South West
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
My role is to second man supervise a cable jointer working live whilst also learning the trade at the same time, we fix underground power cables with various joints
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The training facilities and staff are excellent however the computer system is quite outdated and can sometimes be difficult to navigate
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Definitely learner a lot of new skills things I’ve never done before and been given the opportunity to ask questions and develop knowledge
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The training courses themselves are organised and seamless however the apprenticeship side of my program has been slow with assessors and management slowing it down and given open ended answers to things
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There’s loads of different ways that support is given to the employee I’ve not personally needed to use the support features however people have and there easy to find
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support is given and guided through out your training and people out of there time even get in contact with trainers to ask questions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
As usually we work in a 2 man team I have now progressed to a learning position wich helps me get involved more on site and takes stress of the the jointer working
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
In my personal depot I work at we have football to play in the evening that’s booked in 1 time a month along with summer activities and works doos planned
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As it’s a very solid career path decent pay good facilities and people to work with
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
Don’t be put off by a lack of electrical knowledge as you apply because you want to learn and develop knowledge of the industry applying and interviewing for a role here your not asked too many technical questions more how you are as a person and how would you deal with this scenario
