Degree Apprenticeship - Maintenance Engineer
Cummins Ltd
County Durham (DL1 4PW)
Closes in 12 days (Friday 6 June 2025)
Posted on 21 May 2025
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Summary
The Maintenance Engineer Apprentice role is a development position within the Maintenance department During the apprenticeship you will work shifts 8am – 4:30pm and Friday 8am till 1:30pm, 4 days per week within the plant and 1 day a week at Teesside University studying towards a degree in Electrical/Electronic Technical Support Engineer.
- 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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Monday - Thursday, 8.00am 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 1.30pm, 4 days per week within the plant and 1 day a week at Teesside University
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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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 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 Apprentice Maintenance Engineer to join our team specializing in Maintenance within our Darlington Engine business. 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!
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Learn how to Troubleshoot, assemble, install, test, maintain, and make improvements to mechanical and electrical systems
- Thoroughly understand and adhere to the protocols of working safely
- Ensure equipment uptime is kept to a maximum to support production throughput and quality
- Work with the latest technology including, Robots, Cobots, PLC’s, Vision Systems and Automated Delivery Systems
- Understand Machine safety and safety standards, Puwer Regs
- Delivery of improvement projects to enhance department performance
- Work in a diverse team towards making Darlington the best Powertrain Campus globally
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. other STEM subjects preferred are Engineering, 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 as equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C). Other equivalent qualifications may be considered
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
Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Mathematics, English Language and one Science (grade C/4 or above)Other in:
Mathematics. STEM subjects preferred Science's (grade Grade Minimum of 96 UCAS point)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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
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 VAC1000321849.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Friday 6 June 2025)
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Company’s application instructions
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