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Cummins

Placement Student- UK Logistics Centre Operations

Oct 1, 2026• Daventry, United Kingdom

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At Cummins, we believe people should feel continuously challenged and engaged, making meaningful contributions and growing in their careers.

★ 4.3 out of 5 · 41 reviews

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Industrial: Equipment Manufacturing
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Why you should apply for a job to Cummins:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies Where CEOs Support Gender Diversity in 2024
  • 4.3/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 83% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 97% say the CEO supports gender diversity

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Placement Student - UK Logistics Centre Operations

We are looking for an enthusiastic Operations Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS segment in Daventry, UK. 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.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.

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.

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.

CLOSING DATE: (Thursday, 12 th November 2026 11:59pm)

Job Logistics

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2435874

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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  • Posted: Oct 1, 2026
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