Manufacturing Operator - Genset

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📍 Daventry, Northamptonshire, United KingdomFull time💰 GBP 28K+

About this role

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.

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The listed salary for this Manufacturing Operator - Genset position at Cummins Talent Acquisition is GBP 28K+. This is an Full time role.
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This Manufacturing Operator - Genset role at Cummins Talent Acquisition is based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Manufacturing Operator - Genset role at Cummins Talent Acquisition full-time or part-time?
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Manufacturing Operator - Genset
Cummins Talent Acquisition · 💰 GBP 28K+
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