UK Logistics Centre Operations Placement
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We are looking for an enthusiastic UK Logistics Centre Operations Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS Business Segment in UK, Daventry.
During your placement 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!
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2026.
External Qualifications and Competencies
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
* Identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities within the facility and rolling out improvement projects.
* Using Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering techniques to measure processes and quantify improvements.
* Ergonomics projects to improve manual handling processes with the use of lifting equipment.
* Coordinating cross-functional UK Logistics Centre projects with strategic importance to business transitions or processes.
* Review and improve current picking & packing processes for production & aftermarket customers.
* Participate in requirements gathering sessions, data analysis and presenting findings to the leadership team. Share best practices with other sites in the Cummins network.
Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
* We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a Business/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning/Statistics degree.
* Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present confidently to a wide range of stakeholders.
* Solution orientated with excellent problem-solving skills.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel would be beneficial.
Working at Cummins
At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!’
CLOSING DATE: (Wednesday, 12th November 2025 11:59pm)
About Us
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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