Electrical Sub Assembly 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 operative (level 2)
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 will move on to shift work, 5:30 am - 1:30pm and 2:00pm to 10:30 pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

  • During this apprenticeship you will learn how to read and use technical drawings, solder and crimp to wire and test electrical assemblies.
  • Working on individual assemblies that will be used in the final production of our machine tools.                                                   

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 operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

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

 

Duration approximately 18 months,

Training is delivered as block release (4 days per week at HWGTA and 1 day in your company), 3 x 6-week blocks within the Training Centre, plus a 4-week block within a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects, working to complete the following qualifications:

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)

EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)

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)

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

  • Potential to become a Team Leader in Electrical Sub Assembly
  • Potential to continue your education by possiblely completing a level 3 apprenticeship or an ILM level 3

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006193.

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Closes on Friday 13 March 2026