For many years now Westley Richards has run a gunmaking apprenticeship program, one which we were able to scale up once we moved to our new premises in 2008. Every year since we have started (and intend to continue to start) 2 new young people on this 5 year programme to becoming a skilled craftsman in our trade.
Westley Richards runs possibly the only remaining true gunmaking apprenticeships in the country, here we do not teach how to assemble a box of finely machined parts but rather the time honoured skills of the craftsman wishing to build the finest guns and rifles available.
As we enter a new year we now have a further 2 positions to be filled in our apprenticeship program and invite applications for these positions. Here you will join a team of young, enthusiastic and determined craftsmen aiming to build simply better and better guns.
For full details please send a CV and cover letter stating your interest to apprentice@westleyrichards.co.uk
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Brett Jansen on December 18, 2016 at 6:34 am
Hi. I’m 19, I’m interested in a career as a gunsmith and I have just completed my A levels in Zimbabwe how do I go about to apply for one of the apprentice positions?
Simon Clode on December 18, 2016 at 6:57 am
If you send a CV to our general email.
We will contact you and advise about joining our team.
Declan Drohan on August 26, 2016 at 8:21 pm
Hi. I’m 17 and from Ireland. I will be finishing my secondary school education this year and I was wondering if you accept people from different countries? Gunsmithing apprenticeships are very hard to find here. And what sort of pay do starting off apprentices earn? Thank you for your time.
Simon Clode on August 26, 2016 at 8:36 pm
Yes, we do accept people from other countries but we look for commitment to work here at the factory for the future as the training is expensive, it is not in our interest to train someone who is knowingly wanting to return to their country upon completion of the 5 years. You can send your details to HR at our address with your details and CV.
Simon
Ian piskulak on June 29, 2016 at 5:49 pm
Hi I have been interested in gunsmith for some time and I’m very interested in the apprenticeships you offer are you taking on any new apprentices for 2016 thanks Ian