Maintenance Apprentice - CMP Products

CMP PRODUCTS LIMITED

Northumberland (NE23 1WH)

Closes in 8 days (Sunday 18 January 2026)

Posted on 9 January 2026

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Summary

As a Maintenance Apprentice, you will support the business with the operational requirements of modern integrated engineered production plans and services. Take the first step towards building your engineering career while gaining hands-on experience and getting paid as you work towards your qualifications.

Wage

£17,290 a year

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Pay reviewed each January

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8am – 3:30 pm. Tuesday: 8am – 4:30pm. Friday: 8am – 12pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Learn to install, test, service, remove and repair a range of equipment as part of a complex maintenance programme
  • Carry out decommissioning activities i.e. when a machine is being removed from service
  • Complete plant commissioning, isolating and testing activities
  • Apply a range of conventional skills and knowledge to undertake engineering activities on electromechanical and process control plant, systems and equipment

Where you'll work

36 Nelson Way
Nelson Park East
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 1WH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

You will complete a 4 year apprenticeship specialising in electrical and electronic engineering and will study with TDR Training, completing a portfolio of evidence to prove their competence to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Maintenance and Operations Engineering.

At the start of your apprenticeship, you’ll spend the first 20 weeks at TDR Training School in Longbenton. You’ll then join the team at CMP, in Cramlington, where you’ll spend four days per week in the factory while attending college one day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Literature/Language (grade 9 - 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 9 - 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

CMP Products, part of the British Engines Group, is a market leader in the design and manufacture of cable glands, cable accessories and cable cleats for installation in industrial, marine and explosive atmospheres. Continuous improvement and innovation ensure that CMP’s products lead the way in quality, safety and performance.

https://www.britishengines.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Hands-on experience
  • Get paid to learn
  • Industry recognised qualifications
  • Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Mentorship
  • Training & development

After this apprenticeship

Possibilities of progressing into the following positions:

  • Engineering Technician
  • Maintenance Engineer/Electrician
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Production Manager/Director

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007565.

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Closes in 8 days (Sunday 18 January 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.