Manufacturing Operator - Genset

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.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2432853

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

Client-provided location(s): Rugby, United Kingdom

Job ID: Cummins-R-ECFB074299B94461805BD401F36F3F4F

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-07-25T20:01:36