Substation fitter Apprentice Review
at National Grid
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Chiltern Hills, Princes Risborough HP27 0RP, UK
Review Submitted: April 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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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
The job role itself is good, i enjoy the other people on the apprenticeship and get on well with them. The people on site are all nice and i don't dread going to work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The work at the training centre is good, the trainers and cohort are enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot of new knowledge about myself and knowledge of the system
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
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?
2/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The career progression after the apprenticeship is at an extremely high level
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
Focus on your logbook
