Placement Student – Service Engineering - Digital and Data Analytics

targetjobs UK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an enthusiastic Project Management placement student to join their team in Tees Valley. The role offers exposure to project management, working with innovative thinkers and industry-leading tools. This position is available for students pursuing relevant degrees, starting in Summer 2026. Candidates should be able to work on-site three days a week.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible for a placement year starting Summer 2026.
• Ability to collate data and think innovatively required.
• Exposure to industry-leading tools like Six Sigma advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate global meetings with regular updates.
• Serve as a resource on projects employing project management knowledge.
• Run projects that provide real impact and value.

Skills

Organizing and facilitating global meetings

Effective project management

Stakeholder Management

Auditing and inspection

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Education

Studying towards a degree in Project Management or business-related subject

Tools

Microsoft

Job description

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.

We believe in adaptability for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Management placement student to join our team specializing in Systems/Information Technology for our Corporate/CBS 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 and power your potential!

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2026.

The requirements are for the successful candidate to be on-site 3 days per week, so it is important that you can relocate, or be within a commutable distance to site.

External Qualifications And Competencies

• Organizing and facilitating global meetings providing regular updates.
• Serve as a resource on projects and work assignments, employing a basic knowledge of effective project management and general business understanding.
• Exposure to a range of industry leading tools and standards such as six sigma.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Running projects that add real impact and value.
• Auditing and inspection of both processes and products.

Additional Responsibilities Unique To This Position

• Studying towards a degree in Project Management or any business-related subject.
• Excellent IT Skills, in particular Microsoft.
• Ability to collate data, solve problems and think innovatively.
• Excellent communication skills.

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!

Closing Date: 12th of November, 2025