Degree Apprenticeship – Electrical Engineer
Cummins Ltd
County Durham (DL1 4PW)
Closes on Friday 27 June 2025
Posted on 21 May 2025
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Summary
The electrical engineer degree apprentice role is a developmental position within the European technical organization. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain a B-Eng (hons) electrical and electronic engineering.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week, inclusive of 1 day per week for study at Teesside university the working hours TBC but are 37.5 hours per week for this apprenticeship.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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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
Our culture believes in powering your potential. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #lifeatcummins is all about.
We are looking for an enthusiastic electrical engineer degree apprentice to join our team, specialising in electrical engineering for our European technical organisation in Darlington. 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:
- Understanding existing electrical systems to allow detailed fault finding and troubleshooting
- In-depth electrical knowledge to allow design of new circuits and systems
- Understanding of PLC and logic systems to allow the design of in-house control systems
- Responsible person on site for all electrical safety work
- Project management in undertaking engineering activities
- Producing and working on engineering specifications and briefs, presenting and technical problem solving.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 to 4 (Grades A* to C) including Mathematics, English Language and one Science or Engineering subject
- Minimum of 96 UCAS points at Level 3 must include Mathematics. STEM subjects preferred Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Science, but not mandatory
- Other Level 3 STEM qualifications may be considered.
- Vocational equivalents at level 3 or higher will also be considered as equivalent to UCAS points
- Functional Skills Level 2 will also be considered equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C). Other equivalent qualifications may be considered
- Self-motivated, thirst for knowledge
- Flexible approach to working whilst being conscientious
Where you'll work
Darlington Engine Plant,
Yarm Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 4PW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- How to comply with statutory requirements and stringent organisational safety requirements
- Producing components using hand fitting techniques
- Producing Electrical or Electronic Drawings using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system
- Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and High Tech equipment
- Wiring and testing electrical equipment, assembling and testing electronic circuits
- Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
- Producing engineering project plans
- Maintaining and improving electrical equipment and systems
- Project management in undertaking engineering activities
- Producing and working to engineering specifications and briefs, presenting and technical problem solving
- Scheduling and managing engineering activities
- Electrical and electronic product manufacturing and testing
- Demonstrating technical and commercial management in planning and managing tasks and resources
Your training plan
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Mathematics, English Language and one Science or E (grade C/4 or above)Other in:
Mathematics. STEM subjects preferred Science's (grade Minimum of 96 UCAS points)Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
About this company
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
Possibility of a potential permanent employment through open vacancies.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321843.
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Closes on Friday 27 June 2025
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Company’s application instructions
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