Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice Review
at National Gas
Degree Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Staffordshire
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
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
Massive range of work is undertaken from maintenance, gas turbine engine changes, traveling on project, problem diagnosis, liaising with OEM suppliers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
University course is extremely engaging and enjoyable. Am able to work with other apprentices and people from across the country on a variety of work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed many hands on and practical skills as well as learnt loads of new valuable professional skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Begins with enjoyable induction week and the programme continues with work based projects along side day job to strengthen relationships with other apprentices and graduates on the same scheme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have a mentor and a manager, they are both very engaged in my work, offer lots of support and ensure im doing well in my studies.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My mentor and manager are both very supportive, there are also many members of the early careers support team that i can reach out to if i need help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think my training helps me perform better as it has given me the underpinning theory of my job and allowed me to apply this theory to real tasks in my role
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
Yes, there are many, such as sports teams, gatherings, charity events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Many benefits on top of the competitive salary and every day is fresh with new problems to tackle.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Gas?
Apply early and research the company to show your interest.
