Purdey Gunsmith
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Join Purdey in London as a Gunsmith. Contribute to the production of luxury shotguns and rifles, ensuring quality and craftsmanship in line with the brand's prestigious reputation.
Overview
Purdey, a distinguished name in the luxury firearms industry, is part of the Richemont Group, a global leader in luxury goods. Renowned for its commitment to craftsmanship and quality, Purdey offers a unique work environment where tradition meets innovation. As an employer, Purdey fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, providing opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce Purdey shotguns and rifles, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with quality standards.
- Assist in the development of products, technology, tooling, and processes to uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship.
- Engage in all craftsmanship and machining processes for current and future Purdey products.
- Support the Technical department with feedback and advice during CAD/CAM development.
- Identify new processes, tooling, and methods to enhance quality and reliability.
- Support Craft managers in organizing and developing workshop activities.
- Promote continuous improvement in quality, productivity, output, and teamwork.
- Explain the craft process to visitors and customers positively and courteously.
- Ensure a safe working environment by following procedures and using safety equipment.
- Participate in maintaining and developing the culture and professional standards of the brand.
- Contribute to achieving high standards of quality in finished products, aiming to reduce rework.
- Assist in acquiring and maintaining tooling to optimize quality and cost while preserving the brand's bespoke reputation.
- Support the implementation of processes to achieve company objectives.
- Assist in the cost-effective and timely maintenance of factory equipment and machinery.
- Safeguard information to maintain the intellectual property and product excellence of Purdey products.
Qualifications
- Time-served Gun Making Apprentice, ideally certified by The London Proof House.
- BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant subject is advantageous.
- Strong craft knowledge in a specialist area and a broad understanding of gun making.
Skills
Experience
Experience as a gun making apprentice with a comprehensive understanding of craftsmanship and machining processes in firearms production.
Education
BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK. There are currently 429 open positions in London on Cerulean, with 5 added recently. Within England, Cerulean currently features 537 open roles, including 8 recent additions. Across UK, Cerulean lists 563 open roles — 8 of them newly added.
Benefits
Purdey offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with a prestigious luxury brand.
Culture
Purdey, as part of the Richemont Group, values diversity, empathy, curiosity, and integrity. The company fosters a culture of freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity, with a strong commitment to caring for the world we live in.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.