Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship

A typical week may involve:

Attending machinery break downs, being coached by your mentor on repairing a machine whilst adhering to health and safety rules Studying machinery operational guides Inspection of equipment Maintenance of all plant equipment Testing equipment Learning how to handover and communicate to other shifts Learning and being coached on engineering practice and theories Learning how to be risk aware Logical reasoning to resolve problems

Training:

Year 1

Day release (Tuesdays) focuses on knowledge

Skills Training delivered in blocks of 4 weeks (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

Focus is on fundamentals to prepare the learner for the workplace

Year 2

Day release (Mondays) focuses on knowledge

Workplace integration

Workplace visits from IPS trainer every 4-6 weeks

Year 3-4

Monthly day release during year 3 to work on an engineering project

Continued workplace visits from IPS trainer every 4-6 weeks

Learner is prepared for transition into gateway and apprenticeship assessment completing all requirements of the apprenticeship

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the possibility to apply for a permanent position if a vacancy arises within the Engineering Department.

Employer Description:

CPI Books is the UK’s leading book printing service provider. Our customers benefit from our supply chain solutions and global print network. CPI produces books and journals across multiple channels including; Trade, STMA, Tax, Law, Bibles, Catalogues, as well as Self-Publishing.

As part of the wider group CPI has 12 printing factories spread out over 5 countries (France, the UK, Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic). With an impressive heritage – a rich industrial past, featuring prestigious books printers such as Firmin-Didot in France (1713) and Mackays in the United Kingdom (1857). Today, at the heart of the transition to digital, the company combines its industrial power with innovative computerised solutions to create even more value for its customers. 

Working Hours :
Year 1 – 4-day week in IPS workshop and 1 day studying Year 2 to Year 4 – 1 day a week at IPS training centre and 4 days a week in the workplace. TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Proactive