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Apprenticeship – Project Engineering Level 3
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About the Role
This Apprentice role is a developmental position within the UK Project Engineering team. It combines practical on-the-job experience with study towards the Level 3 Engineering Technician qualification. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain a level 3 BTEC Engineering Diploma and level 3 NVQ Technical Support qualification.
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 Project Engineering Apprentice to join our team specializing in integrated genset packages and associated systems projects for our Powergen Projects Engineering team in the UK.
During your apprenticeship 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!
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Support live engineering projects by helping coordinate activities, actions, and key deliverables
- Help prepare and manage project documents, drawings, and technical information
- Join project and design reviews, capturing actions and following up on progress
- Work with engineers, site teams, and suppliers to keep projects organised and moving
- Build an understanding of engineering standards, compliance, and safe ways of working.
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Math’s and Physics at a 5/B or above. All other subjects 4/C or above. DT/Engineering at a 5/B or above if taken as a subject.
- A level in math’s and physics is desirable.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality; follows instructions and asks when unsure.
- Keen to learn; takes feedback positively and applies it with good attention to detail for recording data and maintaining documents.
- Clear communication and teamwork across engineering, site, and supplier teams.
- Basic IT skills (email, spreadsheets, document control systems) and willingness to improve.
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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
Old Mill Lane
Hunslet Business Park
Leeds
LS10 1TL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- Training provider: KIRKLEES COLLEGE
- Training course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations.
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs.
- Apply scientific, technical, or engineering principles.
- Apply problem-solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan, and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise, and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security, and environmental impact.
- Produce job-specific technical outputs.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders.
- Record information - paper-based or electronic.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others.
- Communicate with others verbally.
- Use information and digital technology.
- Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week, inclusive of 1 day per week for study at either Kirkles College. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain a level 3 BTEC Engineering Diploma and level 3 NVQ Technical Support (Competence) qualification.
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Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- All other subjects (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths & Physics (grade 5/B or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- DT or Engineering (grade 5/B or above)
A Level in:
- Maths & Physics (grade C 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
- Problem-solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non-judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
We are Cummins. We create the power solutions people depend on. It’s what we’ve done for more than 100 years. That history makes us proud, but the future pulls us forward. Everything we do is for a world that's always on. Our customers and our communities are our purpose. Whether they plough fields, mine the earth, or run data centres because our customers' world is ever-changing. As a partner, we must be agile in order to keep up and deliver the power and technology they demand.
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
Possibility of a potential permanent employment through open vacancies.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: KIRKLEES COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043177.
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Closes in 16 days (Friday 21 August 2026)
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