Assembly Mechanical and Electrical Apprenticeship

YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED

Worcester (WR4 9NF)

Closes on Friday 13 March 2026

Posted on 22 December 2025

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Summary

A Mazak apprenticeship is a chance to join the world leader in machine tools and a significant investment in both your future and the future of the organisation. You will have access to formal learning in a training centre alongside hands-on in the workplace with experienced members of staff who are willing to pass on their knowledge.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Your normal rate of pay will be reviewed annually on the anniversary of your appointment.

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
During your apprenticeship normal working hours will be from 08:15 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, but can be adjusted starting as early as 07:45. Once you are qualified you may move on to shift work, 5:30 am - 1:30pm and 2:00pm to 10:30pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 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

We are looking to recruit  Apprentices to work in the following areas:-

  • Spindle Service Centre Mechanical Assembly- Learning how to diagnose, disassemble, repair and test used machine tool spindles for our European Market. An apprentice in this area will learn the full operations of the section which includes sections such as administration and exports, supply chain handling, testing, inspection, and technical support roles 
  • Mechanical Assembly- Assemble and test machine tools and their components. Assembling and testing unit assemblies into the completed machine tool using various hand skills and laser checking equipment.
  • Spindle Assembly, Mechanical- Learning how to prepare, build and test spindles, you will use a manual Lathes and a grinding machine, processes include bearing preparation and fitting, becoming familiar with using a balancing machine, assembly to high accuracy using measuring equipment and a varied range of hand skills such as lapping, the spindles are then supplied to our general assembly production line.
  • Electrical Assembly- Wire and test machine tools and their components. Working on individual option looms that will be used in the final production of our machine tools, you will then progress to wiring and adjusting a range of CNC machines, including PLCs, ladder diagrams and fault finding prior to machines going to our customers. 

Where you'll work

Badgeworth Drive
Worcester
WR4 9NF

Training

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

Training provider

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Training schedule

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN).

Duration approximately 40-45 months.

Year 1, between 22–39 weeks are spent at HWGTA Training Centre developing practical engineering skills, alongside one day per week in the classroom, completing the theoretical elements of the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
Year 2, predominantly based in your company, returning to the Training Centre one day per week to continue and complete the specialised elements of their Level 3 Diploma (Development Knowledge).

Years 3–4
Based full-time in your company, developing practical skills and knowledge in preparation for the End Point Assessment to gain your Engineering Fitter Level 3.

More training information

Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.

There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
  • Mathematics (grade A*-C/ 5-9)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Design and Technology (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
  • Engineering (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
  • Resistant Materials (grade A*-C/ 4-9)

A Level in:

Engineering (grade A*- E)

BTEC in:

  • Engineering (grade Pass)
  • Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Demonstrate Practical ability
  • Hardworking
  • Self-motivated
  • Good time management
  • Work well under pressure

About this employer

Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd is based at the European manufacturing plant in Worcester, which also houses the European Technology Centre (ETC) and gives customers direct access to support from the UK’s largest and most expert team of engineers, with vast experience in machine tool applications for almost every industry sector. Our European Manufacturing Plant is not just a machine tool assembly plant. We pride ourselves in managing a complete operation. We machine our castings, we make our own spindles, our own turrets, our own tool magazines and our own sheet metal covers. We’re committed to manufacturing in Europe and have continually invested in new machinery and equipment for the factory since its opening in 1987.

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Company benefits

Include:

25 days holiday each year plus statutory and public holidays.

A company pension scheme.

Life assurance to the value of four times your annual salary.

Private medical insurance scheme.

After this apprenticeship

  • Specialisation in a core module.
  • HNC/Level 4 Apprenticeship recommendations based upon college feedback and grades, general attitude, application, timekeeping, etc. Foundation Degree or Management qualifications.
  • Team Leaders in Machining, SMD and Assembly.
  • Supervisors in Machining, SMD and Assembly.
  • Application Engineers.
  • Production Engineers.
  • European Engineering and Automated Solutions Engineers
  • Quality Inspectors.
  • Service Engineers.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006176.

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Closes on Friday 13 March 2026