Manufacturing Operator - Genset

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Cummins is seeking Manufacturing Operators for the Genset department in Daventry, UK. This full-time, on-site role involves a 37.5-hour week on rotating morning and afternoon shifts, with a starting salary of £27,942 plus an afternoon shift allowance. It is a fixed-term contract for up to 24 months with potential to go permanent based on performance and business needs. You will assemble and wire diesel and gas generator electrical components from drawings, operate production equipment safely, conduct quality checks, and maintain 5S housekeeping and crane inspections. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight mechanical or electrical experience, ability to read drawings, self-management, and a history of meeting targets.

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We are looking for talented Manufacturing Operators to join our Manufacturing team within the Genset department at Cummins in Daventry, UK.

 

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week on a weekly rotating shift pattern:

 

• Morning shift: Monday to Friday 6:45am – 2:45pm 
• Afternoon shift: Monday–Thursday 3:00pm – 11:00pm; Friday 3:00pm – 10:30pm 

 

Starting salary: £27,942.00 per annum + shift allowance for afternoon shift

 

This is a fixed-term contract for up to 24 months, with the potential to become permanent based on individual performance and business needs.

 

Job Overview

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will be responsible for assembling and wiring diesel and gas generator electrical components using electrical drawings, engineering standards, and accepted engineering principles across a range of product lines.

 

In this role, you will:

• Operate manufacturing machinery and production equipment safely, ensuring quality and productivity standards are met with minimal supervision.
• Assemble and wire diesel and gas generator electrical components to specification.
• Interpret and work from electrical drawings, engineering documentation, and work instructions.
• Complete quality checks accurately and ensure all stage process documentation is completed correctly.
• Maintain high quality standards in line with business requirements.
• Report any issues or concerns within your work area to your supervisor promptly.
• Liaise with supervisors to support the smooth and efficient running of production.
• Be flexible and support different areas within the Genset department based on production volumes and business priorities.
• Complete all required daily checks, including 5S housekeeping and crane inspections.

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

• Previous assembly or factory experience beneficial.
• Mechanical/ Electrical background (fitting components).
• Ability to work under their own initiative within the recognized process.
• Ability to self-manage in order to achieve production targets.

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.  

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.