Apprentice Field Service Engineer

Amrctraining; Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Field Service Engineer to embark on a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in servicing and installing advanced CNC machinery while developing essential skills in programming, problem-solving, and customer communication. The apprenticeship includes initial training at a renowned training center, followed by on-the-job learning. If you're eager to kickstart your career in engineering with a leading manufacturer, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Basic programming knowledge and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in Mazatrol controls and CNC machine operations.
• Service and install Mazak CNC machines while adhering to H&S requirements.
• Field-based role with travel across the UK for customer visits.

Skills

Basic programming knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork abilities

Timekeeping

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

GCSE English language C or 4 or above

GCSE Maths C or 4 or above

Job description

Yamazaki Mazak UK Limited are looking for an Apprentice Field Service Engineer to complete a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship to join their team.

Role & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will develop the following:

• Gain experience in Mazatrol controls, machine operations and movements
• Gain an understanding of Mazak product range
• Servicing / Installation and breakdown repair of Mazak CNC
• Follow H&S requirements at customers' premises
• Checking machine alignments
• Changing electrical drives, motors, encoders
• Understand mechanical drawings and schematic electrical drawings
• Field-based role across all areas of service
• Visit customers across the UK - Staying away is expected, depending on distance

Skills Required:

• Basic programming knowledge required
• Good problem-solving and teamwork abilities
• Exemplary timekeeping and attendance
• Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Office suite of software
• Can communicate with customers at several levels
• Proficient at writing reports

Personal Qualities:

• Team player

Yamazaki Mazak is a world-leading manufacturer of Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tools. With a global turnover of over $2.6 Billion, over 7500 employees and 11 Manufacturing plants around the world, Mazak supplies machines to major brands and customers across the globe. The UK plant supplies machines across Europe and is also the European Headquarters. Located just outside Worcester for over 35 years, we have over 850 employees working across a broad range of roles and disciplines. Mazak offers leading-edge solutions to its customers' requirements, using the very latest engineering and technological machine methods.

Things to Consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study. You will return to your workplace one Friday per month. After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Qualification Requirements:

Advanced Apprenticeships Entry Requirements:

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.