Designate lineman Review
at National Grid
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Bodmin
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
1.8 /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
1/5
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Skills Development
1.2/5
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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
Job is great. Very varied. Can be jobbing up future jobs. Standing poles. Pole changes. Prepping.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Elements of the designate programme are good but on the whole doesn’t work well
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
1/5
I was doing the job at a lower grade before hand so I learnt the trade in that role not during the designate programme.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I could get support if i asked for it however being in a team of two I feel guilty asking for time away in the office.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Not working towards any qualifications, I already had the qualifications before I start the job.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Very irrelevant
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good salary, good work/life balance
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
Learn about the company
Substation fitter Apprentice
- Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Chiltern Hills, Princes Risborough HP27 0RP, UK
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3.5
