- Professional
- Office in Darlington
This is an onsite role with a rotational shift. Rotating 4 Week Shift Pattern of 12 Hour Shifts (7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am)
• Fri - Day, Sat - Day, Sun - Day
• Fri - Night, Sat - Night, Sun - Night
• Fri - Day, Sat - Day, Sun - Day, Mon - Day
• Fri - Night, Sat - Night, Sun - Night
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Hands-On Engine Work: Build, strip, service, and prepare diesel and gas engines for testing, working with both mechanical and electronic systems.
- Fault Finding and Diagnostics: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical and system issues quickly to keep engines moving through the production process.
- Workshop-to-Test Flow: Manage the full process from receiving engines into the workshop, fitting and servicing components, adding instrumentation, and preparing them for handover to test cells.
- Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with engineers, office staff, and test cell technicians to ensure engines are prepared to the highest standards.
- Quality Paperwork and Reporting: Complete service records, paperwork, and diagnostic documentation accurately to support test validity.
- Supporting Safe Installations: Move and position engines safely, aligning them correctly for testing, while following all health and safety procedures.
- Maintaining Standards: Uphold workshop cleanliness, support 5S initiatives, and contribute to ISO17025 compliance.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Mechanical Expertise with Engines: Strong hands-on knowledge of diesel and/or gas engines, including servicing, strip-down, rebuilds, and component fitting.
- Diagnostic and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to fault-find both mechanically and electronically, supporting smooth and efficient workshop operations.
- Commitment to Quality and Safety: Proactive in following health and safety processes and ensuring work is completed to high standards of accuracy and compliance.
- Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment: Able to manage different engine builds, work to variable timescales (from days to weeks), and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Computer Literacy: Comfortable using engineering software and office tools for instructions, recording data, and completing documentation.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Desired – NVQ/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience gained through practical work
- Experience in servicing, repairing, and rebuilding engines (diesel/gas) in a workshop or industrial environment
- Demonstrates a strong mechanical foundation, with technical knowledge gained through education, training, or hands-on work
- Apprenticeship background or extensive workshop experience highly beneficial
- Shows commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
Company
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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