Operations Management Graduate Review
at Network Rail
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations, Logistics and Operations
Bristol
Review Submitted: October 2026
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
Involved in the day to day operations of the railway, with a wide range of placements within the industry to be able to develop a wide breadth of knowledge
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
very enjoyable, and able to cater towards your own interests
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Initial signaller training is part of the programme as well as many other opportunities to develop new skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It depends on your placement but most you have to organise yourself
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
delivery coaches are helpful and easy to get support when needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
monthly check ins
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
better understanding of how the railway works and why this is important for ops
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
many volunteering opportunities, conferences and awards
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
many opportunities to progress
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
be prepared to travel the network to gain a better understanding
