Power Industry Substation Fitter Review
at National Grid
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Eakring, Newark NG22, UK
Review Submitted: April 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
A Day to day basis depends on where you are located for example when planned onto jobs on site you arrive at the substation as normal and have a tool box talk where you read through the safety documentation and sign on to. Once this process has been carried out work can begin this is where we usually use MEWPS to carry out work as our equipment is off of the ground due to safety reasons. We work on various different equipment such as Air Systems Gas Systems Electrical Systems Circuit Breakers, Compressors, Isolators, Earth switches etc we carry out maintenance and repair equipment when required and all jobs are full of new skills and knowledge that can be developed further all being very interesting and fun. When at Eakring to carry out training courses you stay in accommodation at the training centre and are provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner and a room with a double bed, shower, bath, wardrobe, TV etc. Eakring is where you will carry out all of your training courses and make friends and develop you skills and knowledge.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Having an Apprenticeship and Working in National Grid is very enjoyable and fun as there is many paths of opportunity and plenty of people who are kind and welcoming to make friends with.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Since I Started at National Grid I have learnt and developed many many new skills as my job is mainly hands on practical skills using different equipment and tools.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I feel that my programme is set out perfectly and is very well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I constantly receive support from my employer if I require it and there is many people to talk to and ask for support if needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I received lots of support from my employer when carrying out and working towards my employer.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Without my qualifications my job wouldn’t be as easy as my qualifications grow my knowledge and skills that go towards my job.
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?
They are an amazing company who offers lots of support and amazing benefits.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
Aim high and push yourself as far as you can as the more effort that is put in the greater the outcome.
