Introduction
A Mazak apprenticeship is an opportunity to work with the world leader in machine tools and to invest in your future and the future of the organisation. You will receive formal learning in a training centre alongside hands‑on experience in the workplace with experienced staff who will share their knowledge.
About the Employer
Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd is based at the European manufacturing plant in Worcester, which also houses the European Technology Centre (ETC). The plant assembles machine tools, manufactures its own components and provides a dedicated engineering team to support customers across a wide range of industry sectors.
What You’ll Do
During the apprenticeship you will learn how to:
- Install, service and repair Mazak CNC machines
- Diagnose faults, check machine alignments, and replace electrical drives, motors and encoders
- Work field‑based in the Midlands, visiting customers and travelling as required
- Spend the second year at the European headquarters in Worcester
Training Outcome
Specialisation in a core module, HNC/Level 4 apprenticeship, and recommendations based on college feedback. The programme also supports progression to foundation degree or management qualifications for Team Leaders, Application Engineers, Production Engineers, and other specialist roles.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Practical ability
- Hardworking
- Self‑motivated
- Good time management
- Ability to work well under pressure
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE English A*‑C / 4‑9
- Essential – GCSE Mathematics A*‑C / 5‑9
- Desired – GCSE Design and Technology A*‑C / 4‑9
- Desired – GCSE Engineering A*‑C / 4‑9
- Desired – GCSE Resistant Materials A*‑C / 4‑9
- Desired – A Level Engineering A*‑E
- Desired – BTEC Engineering Pass
- Desired – BTEC Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Pass
Course Information
Course: Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (Level 3)Level: 3Route: Engineering and ManufacturingApprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working week: Monday to Friday, 08:15 to 16:30 (flexible, can begin as early as 07:45 as needed).Expected duration: 4 years.Training provider: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association Limited.
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