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Engineering Apprenticeship

Cpi UK Management Company LTD · Croydon · posted 12 June 2026

Wage
£17,000 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
30 August 2026
Positions
1

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CPI Group are a pan-European book printer and distributor with 17 manufacturing sites based within the UK, France, Germany, and Spain. We work in numerous markets including Trade to printing books for the academic and educational markets delivering school books and books on demand. The business is growing, and we are looking for energetic, creative, innovative team players to join us.

During your apprenticeship you will learn:

  • Electrical and Mechanical Engineering skills
  • Control and Instrumental
  • Electrical system and process control 
  • Plant operations skills

During your apprenticeship you will also develop:

  • Comply with Health and Safety and environmental working practices and regulations
  • Locate and rectify faults on plant equipment
  • Communicate and provide information to stakeholders in line with personal role and responsibilities
  • Practice and acquire knowledge within technical specifications
  • Inspect and maintain appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements
  • Assess the performance and condition of plant equipment
  • Communicate handover and confirm that the appropriate process in engineering has been completed to specification

Your training

During day release to Kingston College Engineering Fitter Technicians in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex work. Units covered will include:

  • Apply safe systems of working
  • Make a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes, or services
  • Apply proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in communicating both technical and non-technical information
  • Have a commitment to continued professional development

Where it leads

Completion of the Apprenticeship is designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions at the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech). A number of our Engineering Apprentices go on to complete the HNC and HND we offer at Kingston College.

About Cpi UK Management Company LTD

CPI Group are a pan-European book printer and distributor with 17 manufacturing sites based within the UK, France, Germany, and Spain. We work in numerous markets including Trade to printing books for the academic and educational markets delivering school books and books on demand. The business is growing, and we are looking for energetic, creative, innovative team players to join us.

Things to consider

This role is based in Croydon and your college attendance will be in Kingston College. You will be happy travelling to work 4 days per week and 1 day per week to Kingston College.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalInitiativeTeam workingPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 108a Beddington Lane, Croydon, CR0 4YY

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