Skilled Technician

Cummins Inc.; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, is seeking a Skilled Technician to join our PED Department in manufacturing. This permanent role is 35 hours per week and operates on rotating day and middle shift patterns.

You will apply technical knowledge to safely perform skilled manufacturing activities, support maintenance and improvements, lead by example in health and safety, and work with senior engineers to ensure quality and reliability. The role emphasizes teamwork and documentation.

Qualifications

• Foundational control systems knowledge with design guidance.
• Basic PLC/HMI programming and willingness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving for testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to document technical reports with senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to safely perform skilled manufacturing activities.
• Lead by example in HSE practices, identifying hazards and promoting safety.
• Ensure workmanship aligns with diagrams, manuals, and quality procedures.
• Support equipment reliability through maintenance and improvements.
• Coordinate others as a technical resource with hands-on guidance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HNC in electrical or mechanical engineering (desirable)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking for a talented Skilled Technician to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our PED Department in Huddersfield, United Kingdom .

This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week on a rotating day and middle shift pattern.

4 weeks - Middle Shift

• Monday-Thursday: 15:00-22:00

• Friday: 14:00-20:15

2 weeks - Day Shift

• Monday-Friday: 07:30-15:00

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

• Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to safely perform skilled manufacturing activities that support operational and business objectives.

• Lead by example in Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) practices by identifying hazards, stopping unsafe work, reporting incidents, and promoting a culture of interdependence and accountability.

• Ensure high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship, performing work accurately in line with diagrams, manuals, specifications, and quality procedures.

• Support equipment reliability by contributing to failure analysis, preventive maintenance systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead and coordinate others as a formal technical resource, providing guidance, knowledge-sharing, and hands-on support to team members.

• Increase efficiency and reduce manufacturing constraints by proactively identifying issues, implementing solutions, and improving processes.

• Deliver consistent results by executing and documenting preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance while maintaining clean, orderly work areas.

• Strengthen teamwork and capability by communicating effectively, completing required training, and actively participating in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and improvement teams.

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

• Foundational knowledge of control systems with the ability to assist in the design, development, and implementation under guidance.

• Basic capability in PLC and HMI programming with a willingness to learn and apply best practices from senior engineers.

• Strong problem-solving skills to support testing commissioning, validation, and troubleshoot basic automation and control issues.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior engineers to develop accurate technical documentation, reports, and system records.

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

• Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.

• HNC is desirable - in electrical or mechanical engineering or qualification of similar level - needed

• Basic understanding of control systems theory (e.g., PID control, feedback systems)

• Familiarity with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar)

• Exposure to SCADA or HMI systems is an advantage

• Knowledge of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

• Experience with engineering software tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD, or similar)

• Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP

• Some familiarity with industry standards and safety practices.

• Any exposure to robotics, automation, or motion control technologies.

• Introductory understanding of instrumentation and sensor applications.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2433805

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No