National Distributor Laser Support Engineer, Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

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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• 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 Leader or Supervisor
  
• Senior Laser Engineer
  
• During your period of training, you will learn how to install, service and repair breakdowns of Mazak CNC Machines (including Lasers)
  
• Learning how to diagnose faults, check machine alignments and change electrical drives, motors and encoders
  
• Once trained, the typical work split will be 80% supporting dealers with technical assistance via email or phone
  
• Where remote assistance is not sufficient, attending customers' premises across the UK and Europe, to ensure satisfactory machine installation, fault‑finding and repair
  
• By the end of your training, the successful applicant will be hands‑on and technically competent, while equally comfortable completing reports using Microsoft Office
  

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 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3.

Normal working hours will be from 08:15 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, but can be adjusted starting as early as 07:45.