Operations management graduate Review
at Network Rail
Level 4/5 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Manchester
Review Submitted: October 2026
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
3/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
4/5
Doing different placements across the business and receiving training
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very nice working environment, friendly team, engaging work
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Only recently started the programme
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Manager is quite hands off but helps us to organise placements
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Very good for support, lots of facilities and benefits available to staff and feel that my wellbeing is cared for too
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Have only just started the programme
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification helps to structure the placements
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
Young rail professionals, women in rail, EDI networks etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Well paid role, good work life balance, good benefits, ethical company
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
Do your research on the company before applying for a role to come across better in the interview
