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About the Role
This apprentice role is a developmental position within Wellingborough Head Office, Northamptonshire, offering experience to join our team specialising in engine repairs and building. This will be an Engineering Fitter course leading to a Diploma Advance Mechanical Engineering level 3 as the Technical qualification once completed.
Wage
Competitive wage offered
Training Course
Engineering Fitter (level 3)
Hours
The role is to be 100% onsite 5 days per week (7.5 hours per day) with 3 days of study a week for 1st year and 1 day of study a week for 2nd year with Bedford College group at the Corby Campus. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start Date
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions Available
4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Technician to join our team specialising in engine repairs and building for our Wellingborough Head Office, in Northamptonshire. During your apprenticeship with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Develop a thorough understanding of engine theory.
- Contribute to and be involved in various continuous improvement projects.
- Diagnose faults and use recognized troubleshooting techniques to identify issues.
- Carry out repairs, servicing, and full engine rebuilds.
- Work with advanced equipment, including engine dyno testing.
- Gain wider business experience and exposure.
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Obtained equivalent of GCSEs in Design Technology and Science grades 5/B or above, Math’s and English language and literature grade 4/C or above, all other subjects taken at grade 4/C or above.
- Must have been a UK resident for 3 years or above.
- A mechanical sympathy to develop upon.
- Be confident in communicating with various people.
- Have a positive attitude, willingness to learn, enjoy problem solving and finding solutions.
Why Cummins
As an apprentice at Cummins, you will have the chance to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares you for a successful career in the industry.
Where you'll work
Rutherford Drive
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 6AN
Training
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BEDFORD COLLEGE
Training Course
Engineering Fitter (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
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Training Schedule
The role is to be 100% onsite 5 days per week (7.5 hours per day) with 3 days of study a week for 1st year and 1 day of study a week for 2nd year with Bedford College group at the Corby Campus.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
GCSE in:
- All other subjects (grade C/4 or above)
- Design Technology and Science (grade 5/B or above)
- Math’s and English language and literature (grade C/4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this Employer
Cummins Turbo Technologies is the only manufacturer focused solely on medium- to heavy-duty diesel engine turbo technologies. For more than 60 years, we have delivered innovative, reliable turbocharger solutions for our customers. Our vision for turbocharger solutions, thanks to our rich company heritage derived from our Holset® brand, sets us apart as a technology leader.
https://www.cummins.com/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this Apprenticeship
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Possibility of a potential permanent employment through open vacancies.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036435.
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