Apprentice Welder/Fabricator

HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED

Wolverhampton (WV10 6QJ)

Closes in 27 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 February 2026

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Summary

HS Marston is looking for three enthusiastic Apprentice Welder/Fabricators to join their Power and Control division, playing a hands-on role in building, maintaining, and supporting the production of high-precision aircraft components and systems. 

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7:45am- 4:15pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

3

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

Daily/Weekly Tasks:

  • Operate and maintain workshop tools, machinery, and equipment under supervision
  • Assist in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of aircraft components
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
  • Perform precision measurements using tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges
  • Support routine inspections, testing, and quality assurance activities
  • Follow strict safety, regulatory, and aerospace manufacturing standards
  • Document work performed and maintain accurate records
  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and senior craft professionals 
  • Participate in classroom-based and on the job training modules 

Where you'll work

Wobaston Road
Fordhouses
Wolverhampton
WV10 6QJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Training schedule

This is a Level 3 Fitter apprenticeship, delivered over a period of 3 years.

The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Telford, TF3 3AJ, for the first 10 months.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

x5 including English, Maths, STEM Subject (grade 4-9 minimum)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Interest in engineering
  • Interest in manufacturing
  • Willingness to learn

Other requirements

You must be able to confirm your ability to travel to In-Comm training site in Telford, TF3 3AJ and HS Marston site location in Wolverhampton, WV10 6QJ.

You need to be a willing learner and committed to achieving both business and personal results whilst working as part of a team. With a natural curiosity for how things work and hands-on tasks, you will be a strong communicator and problem-solver, with good attention to detail and the ability to follow technical instructions. 

About this employer

Collins Aerospace provides a wide range of heat transfer and fluids management products and services for the military and commercial aerospace markets and electronics industries. Our ability to provide customers with an integrated approach to the development of value added systems, subsystems and equipment has made us a leader in heat transfer and fluids management systems. Industry leading developments continue to keep the company at the forefront of aerospace technology. Today, we operate as an autonomous business unit within Collins Aerospace, Electric, Environmental & Engine Systems. Collins Aerospace is a part of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX).

https://www.rtx.com/collinsaerospace/who-we-are/about-us/global/europe/uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Benefits package including a competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme, option to buy/sell holidays

Fantastic pension scheme and much more.    

After this apprenticeship

  • This role provides clear progression pathways into skilled roles such as a machinist, fitter, technician, or inspector within the Power & Controls division

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015156.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)