Craftsman Apprentice (Engineering Operative Level 2)
HOLLAND & HOLLAND LIMITED
London (NW10 5JT)
Closes on Saturday 19 September 2026
Posted on 14 August 2026
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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic 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 craftsmen while developing the skills needed to become a highly skilled Gunmaker, with a long-term goal of securing permanent employment.
- Wage
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£21,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Incremental increases throughout the apprenticeship based on successful progression and length of service.
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, working within operational hours of 6.00am - 6.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 28 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- 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
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
- 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
Where you'll work
906 Harrow Road
London
NW10 5JT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HIGH RIDGE TRAINING LTD
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
- Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
- Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
- Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
- Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
- Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
- Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
- Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
- Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
- Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
- Mount and set the required workholding devices
- Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
- Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
- Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
- Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Produce components which meet the specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
- Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Plan the technical support operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
- Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation
Training schedule
- Work based training supported by a tutor from High Ridge Training
- Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard
More training information
The apprenticeship training is delivered on site and online, a combination of blended learning.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Team working
- Passion for Craftsmanship
- Passion for Engineering
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Interest in practical work
- Willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Reliable, punctual, committed
- Organised
Other requirements
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
- Organised and able to manage apprenticeship coursework alongside practical work
About this employer
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.
https://www.hollandandholland.com/?no-iframe=1 (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Bonus schemes
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life Assurance
- Opportunities to increase pension contributions
- Annual salary reviews
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Progressing to a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (36–48 months), subject to successful completion of Level 2
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HIGH RIDGE TRAINING LTD
Sheena Adobas
sheena.adobas@highridgetraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048200.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 19 September 2026