Electrical maintenance apprentice Review
at National Gas
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Forfar
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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:
4/5
This job involves shadowing experienced technicians in various fields and learning how to maintain the systems crucial to keeping the gas flowing throughout the region. Furthermore, safety is crucial when working on a gas site and this job role ensures that you are involved in risk assessments, site safety checks and permit writing.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned many crucial skills since joining National gas such as proper handling of tools, testing processes and knowledge of how our systems operate.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
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
There are plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive support from our training providers
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have gained lots of hands on experience in training and knowledge that contributes towards my work performance
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
I feel that the particular region that I work in doesn't have much attention when it comes to social events or especially sporting activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
National gas offers great learning opportunities both on site and through college courses
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Gas?
Show an interest in National Gas' ambitions/ projects. Furthermore, have a willingness to learn and work hard.
