would it not be best to start training asap
Depends on your time scale but now would be a good time to get your PPL. Then, assuming you get a Class 1 medical, you start hour building and studying at your leisure, all the while taking stock of the job market and opportunities. Once you have the required hours for a CPL course, you can embark on that and then decide which route you want to take i.e. FI or IR or ME or both/all.
You have time on your side, there's no rush as the job market is very slack just now.
Cheers
Whirls