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CPI Group Engineering Apprentice
CPI Group has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Engineering Apprentice to join our dynamic team. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become part of your career with a manufacturing organisation with 17 sites based within the UK, France, Germany, and Spain.
Wage
£17,000 a year
Training Course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
- Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed.
- 40 hours a week
Start Date
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions Available
1
About the Role
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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.
What You'll Do at Work
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
Where You'll Work
108a Beddington Lane
Croydon
CR0 4YY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
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Training Course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
What You'll Learn
Course Contents
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Training Schedule
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
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Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Team working
- Patience
Other Requirements
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.
About This Employer
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.
After This Apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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.
Ask a Question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
Rebecca Dalton
Rebecca.Dalton@stcg.ac.uk
07485347964
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036890.
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Closes on Sunday 30 August 2026
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