L3 Telecoms Engineering Apprentice Review
at Network Rail
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Ashford, Kent
Review Submitted: September 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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Telecoms Engineer- routine maintenance on telecoms systems, testing cables, coding configuration, repairs and installation, reports and documentation, testing equipment
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Great job, wouldnt change the world for it
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt more than I ever thought I would
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Requires improvement from learning provider however mostly really good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Abundance of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Certain individuals especially in the EPA team are really helpful
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Needs more challenging qualifications
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
Plenty of outside activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Best company, best apprenticeship, best time
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
Be honest, be willing to learn and be passionate
