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Craftsman Apprentice (Engineering Operative Level 2)

Holland & Holland Limited · London · posted 14 August 2026

Wage
£21,000 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 1 Month
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Engineering operative (level 2)
Starts
28 September 2026
Closing date
19 September 2026
Positions
1

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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

Your training

  • 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

Where it leads

  • Progressing to a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (36–48 months), subject to successful completion of Level 2

About Holland & Holland Limited

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.

Things to consider

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

Skills they're looking for

Team workingPassion for CraftsmanshipPassion for EngineeringExcellent manual dexterityInterest in practical workWillingness to learnStrong attention to detailGood communication skillsAbility to work independentlyReliable, punctual, committedOrganised

Where you'll work

  • 906 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5JT

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