Network Fitter Apprentice Review
at National Grid
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Church Village
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Network fitter apprentice, maintaining all plant in substation sites on the network. This can be from maintaining already existing plant to constructing new substations to be put on the network.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I extremely enjoy the programme, it allows me to constantly develop my skills and knowledge of my job role in a great environment.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am constantly learning new skills as well as developing pre existing ones that I had before I joined the apprenticeship programme. Such as developing my pre existing hand skills as well as this I am constantly learning more about the network and plant that is existing on it.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely well organised with what we need to achieve clearly set out.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification provides us with a greater understanding of what happens on the network as well as how electricity is distributed throughout the network.
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Extremely good company to work for. You are always able to progress in your career as well as always having the opportunity to learn new things and develop yourself.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
Learn about the company and what they do. Do your best to be prepared and be confident.
