Operations Management Graduate Review
at Network Rail
Level 4/5 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Glasgow
Review Submitted: October 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
Taking part in different placements across the business and helping with projects across a wide variety of things
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Everyone I met was lovely and welcoming and made me feel at home. The work was very rewarding and challenged me
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned a lot of skills and have a lot more knowledge of the railway. I have competencies such as signaller training which I was fully supported in achieving
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
There is a lot of structure to the programme, but equally enough flexibility to really make it your own. It is well organised with details being published plenty of time on advance, with lots of information about what we will be doing
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There is always support when I need it, and there are always people willing to listen and help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We get allocated time to complete tasks and work necessary for our qualification
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It sets me up well with lots of industry knowledge which helps me make well informed decisions at work.
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
There are networking events and certain departments have teams or activities they do
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great company to work for, who look after you and give you all the support you need to thrive. It also challenges you but is very rewarding work, knowing you are making a difference to so many people's lives
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
Be confident in yourself, even if you don't have the knowledge of the railway. They are looking for people who are eager and have done some research on the company, and have a real desire to work for the company
