Manufacturing Operator - Genset

Cummins; Daventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Cummins in Daventry, UK, is hiring Manufacturing Operators to assemble and wire diesel and gas generator electrical components. You will use electrical drawings, engineering standards and work instructions to build across multiple product lines.

The role requires taking daily checks, 5S housekeeping, operating machinery safely, meeting production targets, and supporting the Genset department as shifts rotate; starting salary £27,942 per year plus a shift allowance, fixed-term up to 24 months

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some assembly or factory experience is beneficial.
• Mechanical or electrical background preferred.
• Ability to work from electrical drawings and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery and production equipment safely, ensuring quality and productivity standards are met with minimal supervision.
• Assemble and wire diesel and gas generator electrical components to specification.
• Interpret and work from electrical drawings, engineering documentation, and work instructions.
• Complete quality checks accurately and ensure all stage process documentation is completed correctly.
• Maintain high quality standards in line with business requirements.
• Report any issues or concerns within your work area to your supervisor promptly.
• Liaise with supervisors to support the smooth and efficient running of production.
• Be flexible and support different areas within the Genset department based on production volumes and business priorities.
• Complete all required daily checks, including 5S housekeeping and crane inspections.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Mechanical background

Read electrical drawings

Quality awareness

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are looking for talented Manufacturing Operators to join our Manufacturing team within the Genset department at Cummins in Daventry, UK.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week on a weekly rotating shift pattern:

• Morning shift: Monday to Friday 6:45am – 2:45pm
• Afternoon shift: Monday–Thursday 3:00pm – 11:00pm; Friday 3:00pm – 10:30pm

Starting salary: £27,942.00 per annum + shift allowance for afternoon shift

This is a fixed-term contract for up to 24 months, with the potential to become permanent based on individual performance and business needs.

Job Overview

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will be responsible for assembling and wiring diesel and gas generator electrical components using electrical drawings, engineering standards, and accepted engineering principles across a range of product lines.

In this role, you will:

• Operate manufacturing machinery and production equipment safely, ensuring quality and productivity standards are met with minimal supervision.
• Assemble and wire diesel and gas generator electrical components to specification.
• Interpret and work from electrical drawings, engineering documentation, and work instructions.
• Complete quality checks accurately and ensure all stage process documentation is completed correctly.
• Maintain high quality standards in line with business requirements.
• Report any issues or concerns within your work area to your supervisor promptly.
• Liaise with supervisors to support the smooth and efficient running of production.
• Be flexible and support different areas within the Genset department based on production volumes and business priorities.

Complete all required daily checks, including 5S housekeeping and crane inspections

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

• Previous assembly or factory experience beneficial.
• Mechanical/ Electrical background (fitting components).
• Ability to work under their own initiative within the recognized 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.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.