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
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)
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.