Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
G.M.K. LTD
FAREHAM (PO15 5RL)
Closes on Thursday 9 July 2026
Posted on 9 April 2026
Contents
Summary
Do you have an eye for detail and an interest in how things work? PETA Ltd are looking to source an exceptional Mechanical Engineering Apprentice for GMK. This role involves learning how to use technical information to break down and rebuild mechanical gun assemblies.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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1
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
- Plan work activities, including sourcing components, equipment and tooling
- Interpret technical information Prepare the work area for assembly task
- Assemble components to produce equipment, machines and systems
- Produce complex high value, low volume assemblies
- How to produce and/or re-furbish components
- Check your work against quality standards and make any required adjustments
- Hand over products and prepare the work area for the next task
- With experience you will also be able to identify and resolve problems
Where you'll work
BEAR HOUSE
CONCORDE WAY
FAREHAM
PO15 5RL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PETA LIMITED
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Training schedule
- This Mechanical Apprenticeship programme forms part of GMK’s succession planning for the future
- You will be trained, supported and monitored throughout the process
- During your apprenticeship you will be paid and day released to PETA’s Havant training centre for off-the job training. You will learn how to work safely, work efficiently, use technical information, maintain mechanical and electrical equipment and use hand tools
- Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC technical certificate. Overall duration 45 months
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Enthusiastic team player
- Positive attitude
Other requirements
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Possible overseas travel to suppliers in Europe
- Please be aware that your employment will be dependent upon the outcome of a Disclosure and Barring Service check
About this employer
GMK imports and distributes shotguns, rifles and ammunition for sports shooting, as well as supplying firearms and ammunition to UK law enforcement and the Ministry of Defence. Our highly skilled gunsmiths want to train and mentor you to become an indispensable asset in our service and repair workshop. This is your unique opportunity to become an expert gunsmith in an industry leading business. Join us and become the best that you can be.
After this apprenticeship
- There is the opportunity for a permanent full-time position within the organisation following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PETA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025510.
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Closes on Thursday 9 July 2026
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