Placement Student- UK Logistics Centre Operations

Cummins Europe; Daventry; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Europe is seeking an enthusiastic Operations Placement Student to join the UK Logistics Centre in Daventry. The role offers exposure to a major global organization and practical experience in continuous improvement within logistics operations.

Placement year candidates will work on identifying improvement opportunities, applying industrial engineering techniques, and coordinating cross-functional projects. Commencement is Summer 2027, with close collaboration across the Cummins network.

Qualifications

• Degree relevant to business, supply chain, or logistics.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the facility.
• Apply CI techniques to measure processes and quantify improvements.
• Support ergonomics projects for manual handling processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional UK Logistics Centre projects.
• Review and improve picking and packing processes.
• Assist in requirements gathering, data analysis, and presenting findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Business/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning/Statistics degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Placement Student – UK Logistics Centre Operations

We are looking for an enthusiastic Operations Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS segment in Daventry, 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.

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

• Identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities within the facility and rolling out improvement projects.
• Using Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering techniques to measure processes and quantify improvements.
• Ergonomics projects to improve manual handling processes with the use of lifting equipment.
• Coordinating cross-functional UK Logistics Centre projects with strategic importance to business transitions or processes.
• Review and improve current picking & packing processes for production & aftermarket customers.
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions, data analysis and presenting findings to the leadership team. Share best practices with other sites in the Cummins network.

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

• We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a Business/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning/Statistics degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present confidently to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Solution orientated with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel would be beneficial.

CLOSING DATE: (Thursday, 12 th November 2026 11:59pm)