3P innovation
3P Innovation is a dynamic engineering and automation company based in Warwick. They specialise in the design, manufacture, and support of high-end production equipment and machinery, catering to a range of industries.
Years awarded: 2021, 2025
Region: West Midlands
Size: 50-249 employees
Sector: Manufacturing

Graduate programme fuelling future-ready engineering
Themes: Talent pipeline / Career pathways
Topic: Work experience, internships, graduate programmes
3P Innovation’s Graduate Development Programme tackles skills gaps and an ageing workforce, expanding from mechanical to include electrical and software engineering. Since 2021, 18 graduates completed the programme with 18 more enrolled. Staff turnover dropped from 19% to 1%, delivering substantial savings. The programme fosters a sustainable talent pipeline, boosts retention and supports long-term business success in engineering and automation.
Investing in graduates to reduce staff turnover
Themes: Apprenticeships; Upskilling
Topic: Work experience, internships, graduate programmes
This engineering and process automation company developed a Graduate Recruitment Programme to increase staff retention and attract more graduates into the business. All programme objectives have been met, staff turnover has dropped to 3% against a sector average of 27% and the business has grown annually by 23%.
News and case studies featuring 3P Innovation:
HRH The Princess Royal celebrates best-in-class workplace training in 10th anniversary year for Awards
HRH The Princess Royal, President of the City and Guilds of London Institute, awards employers for outstanding training and skills development programmes which have positively impacted organisations, people and wider society. 15 August 2025: City & Guilds has...
48 recipients celebrate the Princess Royal Training Awards with HRH Princess Anne
On Thursday 28th April, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed 48 recipients to Mansion House in London to celebrate them receiving Princess Royal Training Awards for their commitment to training and development in 2021. Currently in its sixth year, The...
46 businesses across the UK recognised by HRH The Princess Royal for excellence in training and development in 2021
HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards employers who have created outstanding training and skills development programmes which have resulted in measurable business impact over the last 12 months Recipients include those that...