Engineering Apprenticeship

Company: Skern Training
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Location: London
Job Description:

CPI Group is a pan‑European book printer and distributor with 17 manufacturing sites across the UK, France, Germany and Spain, operating in the academic, educational and book‑on‑demand markets. The business is growing and we are looking for energetic, creative and innovative team players to help us succeed.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Engineering Apprentice to join our dynamic team and build a career with us.

During your apprenticeship you will learn:

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

During your apprenticeship you will also develop:

  • Compliance with Health and Safety and environmental working practices and regulations
  • Location and rectification of faults on plant equipment
  • Communication and provision of information to stakeholders in line with personal role and responsibilities
  • Practice and acquisition of knowledge within technical specifications
  • Inspection and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements
  • Assessment of the performance and condition of plant equipment
  • Communication of handover and confirmation that the appropriate engineering processes have been completed to specification

Entry requirements

GCSE grades 9‑4 in maths, English and Science (or equivalent)

Skills required

  • Analytical skills
  • Logical thinking
  • Initiative

Training to be provided

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 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

Things to consider

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

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.

Location

CPI Books108a Beddington Lane,Croydon,Greater London, United Kingdom.CR0 4YY

Training delivery site:Kingston College, Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ

At a Glance

Salary:£ 17,000 per year

Working week:Monday – Friday

Duration:42 Months

Apprenticeship standard:Engineering fitter (Level 3)

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Posted: June 19th, 2026