Placement Student- UK Logistics Centre Operations

PowerToFly; Daventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major global organization in Daventry is looking for an enthusiastic Logistics Centre Operations Placement Student. This role offers students a chance to explore logistics operations within a dynamic environment. Candidates will engage in continuous improvement projects and work alongside industry professionals. Successful applicants will be pursuing degrees in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The placement will begin in Summer 2026.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a relevant degree such as Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
• Ability to present confidently to stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities and implement projects.
• Measure processes using Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Coordinate cross-functional logistics projects.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

Business/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning/Statistics degree

Job description

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 flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic UK Logistics Centre Operations Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS Business Segment in UK, Daventry. 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 of 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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: (Wednesday, 6th January, 2026 11:59pm)

Job Logistics

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2419117

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No