Level 4 Operations Apprenticeship Review
at Network Rail
Level 4/5 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Edinburgh
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
It involves supporting the Operations team at NR Scotland primarily, but also doing placements in other areas of the route directorate.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have loved being on the programme and have had many great opportunities during it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new technical skills such as the ability to signal trains, along with skills from doing the apprenticeship, and have developed my confidence a lot in the process.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It has been well structured from the start with placements, training and teaching days being set out in advance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support from my employer, as I have a line manager, delivery coach, scheme coordinator and placement managers that are all accessible if I need any help and support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training provider has been appropriately supportive when working towards my qualifications and reachable to answer questions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It will give me a recognised qualification that I can put on my CV and use the learning gained to better understand the whole of the industry and allow me to perform better in my role.
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
Yes, there are networking events quite regularly and also social activities that we do with my peers.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for overall. There are so many opportunities to get involved with, you feel well support with your programme, and are paid fairly for what you do too.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
Show passion for the industry, demonstrate that you have understanding of what goes on and make sure to do your research beforehand, including on the scheme you'd like to do most.
