Apprenticeship – Project Engineering Level 3

CUMMINS POWER GENERATION LIMITED; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Power Generation Limited in the United Kingdom is offering an Apprentice role within the UK Project Engineering team. The programme combines on‑the‑job experience with study toward a Level 3 Engineering Technician qualification, leading to a Level 3 BTEC Engineering Diploma and Level 3 NVQ on completion.

You will support live projects by coordinating activities, preparing documents, joining reviews and learning engineering standards and safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Maths and Physics at B or above; suitable for Level 3 engineering studies.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality; follows instructions.
• Keen to learn with attention to detail for recording data and maintaining documents.

Responsibilities

• Support live engineering projects by coordinating activities and deliverables.
• Help prepare and manage project documents and drawings.
• Join project/design reviews and capture actions.
• Work with engineers and site teams to keep projects moving.
• Develop understanding of engineering standards and safe working practices.

Skills

Maths & Physics

Willingness to learn

Health & safety mindset

Education

Engineering Technician Level 3

Job description

Overview

Introduction: This Apprentice role is a developmental position within the UK Project Engineering team. It combines practical on-the-job experience with study towards the Level 3 Engineering Technician qualification. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain a level 3 BTEC Engineering Diploma and level 3 NVQ Technical Support qualification.

About the Employer: We are Cummins. We create the power solutions people depend on. It’s what we’ve done for more than 100 years. That history makes us proud, but the future pulls us forward. Everything we do is for a world that's always on. Our customers and our communities are our purpose. Whether they plough fields, mine the earth or run data centres because our customers' world is ever-changing. As a partner, we must be agile in order to keep up and deliver the power and technology they demand.

Responsibilities

• Support live engineering projects by helping coordinate activities, actions and key deliverables
• Help prepare and manage project documents, drawings and technical information
• Join project and design reviews, capturing actions and following up on progress
• Work with engineers, site teams and suppliers to keep projects organised and moving
• Build an understanding of engineering standards, compliance and safe ways of working

Qualifications and Requirements

• Maths and Physics at a 5/B or above. All other subjects 4/C or above. DT/Engineering at a 5/B or above if taken as a subject. A level in maths and physics is desirable.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality; follows instructions and asks when unsure
• Keen to learn; takes feedback positively and applies it with good attention to detail for recording data and maintaining documents
• Clear communication and teamwork across engineering, site and supplier teams
• Basic IT skills (email, spreadsheets, document control systems) and willingness to improve

Training and Programme Details

• Training Outcome: Possibility of potential permanent employment through open vacancies
• Course Information: Course – Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3); Level – 3; Route – Engineering and manufacturing; Apprenticeship Level – Advanced
• Working Arrangements: Working Week – 5 days per week, inclusive of 1 day per week for study at Kirklees College; Working hours 37.5 per week
• Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
• Training Provider: Kirklees College
• Other: This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people