Operations Management Graduate Review
at Network Rail
Level 4/5 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Manchester
Review Submitted: October 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
A range of placements, self dictated, can be tailored to personal interests. Placements include areas such as performance, signalling, control etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
So far I am enjoying the programme as it is flexible to work around what I want to do and also gain a wide range of experience in different areas.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Professional writing on projects. Meeting etiquette. Customer service skills when interacting with the public in customer forward roles such as in a station.
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
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.)
5/5
Lots of different networks to join such as Ignite the graduate specific network which hosts different events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
My time so far has been really positive and they are very understanding and flexible around longer commute times, and any medical/dentist appointments that need to be worked around.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
Do research before you apply and before any interview so you understand what the company do and the role you are applying for. Be yourself and bring passion and enthusiasm to your application.
