Manufacturing Operator - DOT (Test)

Cummins; Daventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Daventry, UK, is hiring a Manufacturing Operator (DOT) to join the EngineTest team on a temporary contract for up to 24 months. The role offers 37.5 hours per week with weekly rotating shifts.

The candidate will prepare engines for testing (38–78 L), ensure quality, and follow detailed process documentation to keep the operation running smoothly. Experience in manufacturing and a strong mechanical background are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly or factory environments.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and problem solving.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage production targets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engines for testing, including range 38–78 L.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and follow process documentation.
• Report any problems to supervision and coordinate with team for smooth operations.
• Maintain daily checks and adapt to volume and priority changes.

Skills

Assembly experience

Mechanical background

Initiative

Self-management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for talented Manufacturing Operator (DOT) to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our EngineTest department at Cummins in Daventry, UK.

This role is a temporary contract for up to 24 months with the potential to become permanent dependent based on performance and business needs.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Weekly rotational shift pattern

• Morning shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm

• Afternoon shift: Monday to Thursday, 3:00pm – 11:00pm; Friday, 3:00pm – 10:30pm

The job involves preparation of production engines for test ranging from 38 to 78 ltr. Prepare engines ready for trim when test is complete.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensure quality standards meet the requirements of the business

• Follow stage process documentation

• Report on supervision of any problems within the work stage

• Liaise with supervision on all aspects affecting the smooth running of the operation

• To be flexible within DOT as appropriate, dependent on volume and priority

• Complete all daily checks

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Previous assembly or factory experience

• Strong mechanical background

• Ability to work under their own initiative within the recognised process

• Ability to self-manage in order to achieve production targets

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

• Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2436561

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No