OVerhead linesperson apprentice Review
at National Grid
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Cornwall
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
Varied tasks mostly out in the field, maintaining and building infrastructure regarding 11 KV and LV wooden poles. I assist my colleagues and regularly work at height.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy going to work every day
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
This is a new area to me straight from school and the training at National Grid has been exceptional
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I get plenty of notice of when my training courses are and time in between courses to implement the knowledge I learn
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have my assessor, but I also have a local mentor who can help me any time along with my higher grade colleagues and managers
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Internal mostly
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The training is specific to the job every day
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
We socialise outside of work sometimes as well as occasional projects organised within the company
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think they are a really caring company that wants the best for their employees with fantastic benefits and career progression in years to come
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
Prepare for interview, know the company and basic knowledge of electricity
