Apprentice Role in UK Project Engineering Team

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.

Wage

• Competitive wage offered
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Training Course

• Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

• During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week, inclusive of 1 day per week for study at either Kirklees College.
• The working hours are 37.5hrs per week.
• 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start Date

• Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

• 3 years 6 months

Positions Available

• 1

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 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.

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.

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)

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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. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN). Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals. 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. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications. Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents. Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists. Follow standard operating procedures. Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery. Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests. Apply continuous improvement techniques. Apply team working principles. Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. 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. Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN). Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals. 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. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications. Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents. Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists. Follow standard operating procedures. Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery. Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests. Apply continuous improvement techniques. Apply team working principles. Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. 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.