apprentice Review
at Network Rail
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Ely
Review Submitted: July 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.6/5
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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
As an apprentice, i have been learning the maintenance and technical side of the track department in the railway. i am out on track most days and as i have gone through the apprenticeship, i have led jobs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
since starting here i have learned a lot considering before i joined i did not know anything about the maintenance of the railway.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
i felt like i was on a lot of courses at the beginning and when i eventually had time to use those skills, a lot of time had passed since the course
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
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 Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have learned a lot of new things working here and met a lot of people. i have enjoyed my time here and would recommend this job
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
I would tell them to revise and look up information about the company and the specific role they are applying for
