All the positions will be based at its European headquarters and manufacturing facility in Worcester, which currently produces around 100 machine tools a month. The apprenticeships are open to anyone aged between 16 and 22.
Dave Barnett, Learning and Development Manager at Yamazaki Mazak, commented: "Our Mazak apprenticeship programme aims to provide a thorough grounding – both practical and academic – in engineering principles, before helping the students hone and develop their skills over the course of the programme."
Mazak's training programme combines practical hands-on learning with college-based further education. The first year comprises of practical off-the-job training with local training provider, Worcestershire Group Training Association (WGTA), to develop basic engineering skills with attendance at technical college which contributes towards a BTEC National Diploma or City & Guilds 2850.
Over the following two or three years apprentices progress through a variety of different departments across the site, and will be gradually introduced to Mazak's product range to hone their skills. This time will also be supported with further time in college and completion of NVQ Level 3.
Barnett continues: "This fresh intake will see the number of apprentices currently receiving training at Mazak rise to 64. We are looking for people who are self-motivated and enthusiastic about a career in engineering. We have successfully trained over 200 apprentices, with many remaining with Mazak for their entire career."
Recently, Mazak won 'Apprentice Employer of the Year – Large Business' at the Worcestershire Apprenticeship awards. In addition, a third year apprentice, Alex Stockwell, won 'Best Overall Craft Apprentice' at the WGTA Annual Awards ceremony.
Those interested in applying can download and complete the application form which can be found on the Mazak Europe website (below). Applications close on the 31st March.
