Cummins is easily recognisable by the landmark red sign outside the remarkable building on Yarm Road. It has been manufacturing in Darlington since 1965 and now around 1,500 people work at the plant across engine assembly, exhaust aftertreatment manufacture, technical operations and business support functions.
Sixty-six thousand engines were produced in Darlington in 2021, and in January 2022 the factory celebrated a historic landmark: its 1.5 millionth mid-range engine.
And it is still growing, as this list of current vacancies at Darlington shows. There are some key roles here and some opportunities to build a career.
These are the roles the company needs now. To apply, or for more infomation on any of the jobs, click here
Supply Chain Planner
Salary is £26,351 - £32,250 depending on experience.
Supply chain planner working cross functionally within the Production Control and Material Planning Teams, with primary focus being VPI program support, as the Planning and Logistics Core team member.
Test Engineering Manager
The role is responsible for leading the test Engineering team within Darlington Lab Operations, supporting planning of cell activities to meet customer needs and maintain uptime.
Salary depending on experience: £56,971 - £63,301
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Manufacturing Operative
We are always on the lookout for new ‘hire to develop’ colleagues of all ages, backgrounds, and genders to join our teams in our flag ship Manufacturing site in Darlington. We have openings on a regular basis in our Manufacturing Supply Chain on a full-time basis working across various shift patterns.
Salaries starting from £23,000 plus shift allowances depending on experience.
Data Integration Associate
Specializing in Engine Software release for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington. This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week.
Salary is £28,900 - £35,300 depending on experience.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support continuous improvement projects for the Engine and Assembly process – with a focus on safety, quality, cost and delivery.
Salary between £41,000 and £46,000 depending on experience.
Manufacturing Engineer
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support continuous improvement projects for the Engine and Assembly process – with a focus on safety, quality, cost and delivery. This role is a supervisory role overseeing a team of Technicians within the production process, based at our engine manufacturing plant in Darlington, UK.
Salary between £35,000 and £40,000 depending on experience.
Diagnostics Technical Specialist
A Diagnostics Technical Specialist to join the Product Compliance & Regulatory Affairs team in Darlington. Required to be the diagnostics lead on new products developed and certified to meet current and future European emission and diagnostics regulations.
Salary depending on experience: £48,000- £58,000
Information Technology Development Program Associate
An enthusiastic Information Technology Development Program Associate to join in summer 2022 specialising in Systems/Information Technology for Corporate/CBS Segment to be based in either Wellingborough, Darlington or Huddersfield.
RePower Program - Product Support Engineer VPCR
RePower, our return-to-work program, is designed specifically for people who have some professional work experience and an employment gap of 2 years and above for a variety of reasons and are now ready to return to the workforce. The role is a 6 months paid and benefitted returnship.
Senior Office Administrator
We are looking for a Senior Office Administrator to join our team specializing in systems/information technology for our Corporate Business Segment in Darlington. This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday.
Salary is £28,901 - £35,300 depending on experience.
IT Manager - Operations and Improvement Lead
We are looking for a talented IT manager to join our team as an Operations and Improvement Lead within our Engine Business Unit in Darlington. You will be accountable for support systems issue management to prevent any impact to Darlington campus operations and implement improvements that prevent repeat occurrences.
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