Gunmaker Apprentice

Heritage Crafts; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Job summary

Purdey are seeking a dedicated Gunmaker Apprentice to join their historic workshop in London. Under the guidance of experienced craftsmen, you will learn the intricate skills required to manufacture bespoke guns and rifles to Purdey’s standards.

Starting with fundamental workshop tasks, your training will progress toward highly technical, skilled craftwork. Upon completion you will be formally certified by Purdey and The London Proof House.

Qualifications

• A good standard of secondary education or an NVQ equivalent.
• Strong hand skills and manual dexterity.
• Passion to learn – high curiosity, enthusiasm, and a strong drive to build specialist skills.
• Work ethic – reliable, punctual, and committed to consistently delivering quality work.
• Mindset – positive, organised, proactive, and resourceful when faced with practical problems.
• Teamwork and communication – excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and workshop teams.

Responsibilities

• Learn intricate gunmaking skills under guidance of craftsmen and workshop team.
• Participate in fundamental to advanced workshop tasks as training progresses.

Skills

Hand skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork & communication

Curiosity to learn

Education

Secondary education or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Formally certified by Purdey and The London Proof House.

Paid/unpaid

Paid

Provider

Purdey,
Felgate Mews,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 0JS

Purdey are seeking dedicated Gunmaker Apprentice to join their historic workshop. Under the direct guidance of their Craftsmen, Senior Craftsmen, and Master Craftsmen, you will learn the intricate skills required to manufacture bespoke Guns and Rifles to Purdey’s standards. Starting with fundamental workshop tasks, your training will progressively move toward highly technical, skilled-based craftwork.

Upon successful completion of your training, you will be formally certified by Purdey and The London Proof House. Established in London in 1814 Purdey are today world renowned for the finest craftsman made side by side and over and under shotguns and double barrel and bolt action rifles, each one fully bespoke to their client’s specifications and needs. Purdey’s exclusive range of men and women’s shooting and country clothing and accessories reflects the same attention to detail.

Requirements:

• A good standard of secondary education or an NVQ equivalent.
• Strong hand skills and manual dexterity (to be demonstrated via a practical trade test).
• Passion to learn – high curiosity, enthusiasm, and a strong drive to build specialist skills.
• Work ethic – reliable, punctual, and committed to consistently delivering quality work.
• Mindset – positive, organised, proactive, and resourceful when faced with practical problems.
• Teamwork and communication – excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and workshop teams.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person Apprentice Open Day in London on 25 November 2026.