Job Description:
Pay: £21,000 per annum, with incremental increases throughout the apprenticeship based on successful progression and length of service.
Shift pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working within operational hours of 6.00am – 6.00pm.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Holland & Holland Factory, 906 Harrow Rd, London NW10 5JT
About Holland & Holland
Perfecting the art of shooting since 1835, Holland & Holland is one of Britain’s most prestigious luxury gunmakers. Alongside our renowned sporting guns and luxury retail collections, we operate exclusive shooting grounds offering first-class hospitality, shooting tuition, and corporate and private events.
Apprenticeship:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, practical and motivated individual who is passionate about learning a unique craft. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's finest master craftsman while developing the skills needed to become a highly skilled Gunmaker.
The successful candidate will initially complete a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship (13 months), before progressing to a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (36–48 months), subject to successful completion of Level 2.
Once qualified, also be certified by the Gun Makers Trust.
Role:
As a Craftsperson Apprentice, you will develop the specialist skills required to become a highly skilled Craftsperson, with the long-term goal of securing permanent employment within our Factory. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain experience across a range of specialist disciplines before progressing into one of the following areas: Action, Barrel, Engraving, Engineering, and Finishing.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, takes pride in producing work of the highest quality and enjoys being part of a team dedicated to creating the world's finest sporting guns.
Duties:
- Undertake all aspects of the apprenticeship training programme, completing practical and theoretical learning.
- Learn and develop skills across multiple craftsmanship departments.
- Operate machinery, tools and equipment safely under supervision.
- Produce work to the exceptionally high-quality standards expected by Holland & Holland.
- Follow all Health & Safety policies and safe working procedures.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Factory.
- Assist in achieving production targets while maintaining quality.
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
- Maintain a positive attitude towards learning and personal development.
Skills and experience:
- Excellent manual dexterity and an interest in practical work.
- A genuine passion for craftsmanship and engineering.
- A willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual and committed.
- Organised and able to manage apprenticeship coursework alongside practical work.
Essential
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willingness to achieve these as part of the apprenticeship if applicable).
- Right to work in the UK
- Ability to travel to the Factory each day
Desirable
- Previous practical or workshop experience.
- Woodworking, engineering or metalworking hobbies.
- Art, design or technical drawing interests.
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to learn one of Britain's oldest and most respected crafts. You'll receive structured training from highly experienced master craftsmen while working with products recognised worldwide for their quality and heritage.
Benefits
- Funded Apprenticeship programme
- Bonus schemes
- Employee discount
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life Assurance
- Opportunities to increase pension contributions
- Annual salary reviews
Pay: From £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
