Placement Student- Health, Safety & Environment, Darlington

targetjobs UK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking an enthusiastic student to join the Health, Safety and Environment team in Darlington for a placement year starting Summer 2027. You will learn how a major global organization operates and gain practical experience in HSE projects within the Engine Business Segment.

You will run projects, assist with COSHH assessments, conduct research, and support monthly and quarterly reporting. Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office and Power BI, and the ability to collate data and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Health & Safety / Environmental, Business Administration or STEM.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office; Power BI experience preferred.
• Ability to collate data, solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Run projects that deliver real impact for HSE.
• Support COSHH assessments and project work.
• Conduct research for HSE initiatives.
• Prepare and publish monthly and quarterly reports.
• Assist with internal audits and process improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing a relevant degree (placement year) in HSE, Environmental, Science or STEM

Tools

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic student who is interested in Health, Safety, and Environment to join our team specializing in Environment for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, UK. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.

This role will be onsite, so you must be able to travel to the location.

External Qualifications And Competencies

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

• Running projects that add real impact and value.
• Supporting the HSE team with project work and COSHH assessments.
• Conducting research and investigation for projects in specific areas of Health, Safety and environment.
• Managing the completion of project reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis with the Regional Health, Safety and Environment leaders.
• Preparing and publishing the monthly Health, Safety and Environment reports.
• Providing support to the team with internal auditing running projects that add real impact and value.

Additional Responsibilities Unique To This Position

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

• Working towards a degree in Health & Safety / Environmental, Business administration or STEM
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft packages and ideally experience using Power BI.
• Ability to collate data, solve problems and think innovatively
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.

CLOSING DATE

(Friday, 13th November 2026 11:59pm)

About Us

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.