Apprenticeship - Human Resources

Cummins Ltd

Darlington (DL1 4BS)

Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 14 May 2025)

Posted on 15 April 2025


Summary

The HR Apprentice role is a developmental position within the newly formed HR Operations Team. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain a CIPD Level 3 qualification.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
HR support (level 3)
Hours
The working hours are Flexible across Monday to Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Provide support to employees in assembly, technical, engineering, and specialist support roles
  • Work across multiple Terms and Conditions of employment in Darlington, Leeds, and Cumbernauld
  • Assist in employee relations activities across all sites
  • Execute projects aimed at process improvement
  • Deliver comprehensive administrative support to the HR function
  • Collaborate effectively within a diverse and dynamic team environment

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

  • 5 GCSE’s 9-5/A*-C including Math’s & English. Psychology, business or law is desirable but not essential
  • 3 A Levels A-C is desirable but not essential.
  • Ability to be proactive and seek solutions to problems while managing time effectively, prioritise tasks
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word to a good standard.
  • A self-starter who is motivated to use their own initiative and has Good attention to detail

Why Cummins

As an apprentice at Cummins, you will have the chance to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares you for a successful career in the industry.

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!’  

Where you’ll work

Centenary House
Yarm Road
Darlington
DL1 4BS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NEW COLLEGE DURHAM

Your training course

HR support (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Service Delivery: Delivers excellent customer service on a range of HR queries and requirements, providing solutions, advice and support primarily to managers. Builds managers’ expertise in HR matters, improving their ability to handle repeated situations themselves where appropriate. Uses agreed systems and processes to deliver service to customers. Takes the initiative to meet agreed individual and team KPIs in line with company policy, values, standards. Plans and organises their work, often without direct supervision, to meet commitments and KPIs.
  • Problem Solving: Uses sound questioning and active listening skills to understand requirements and establish root causes before developing HR solutions. Takes ownership through to resolution, escalating complex situations as appropriate.
  • Communication & Interpersonal: Deals effectively with customers/colleagues, using sound interpersonal skills and communicating well through a range of media eg phone, face to face, email, internet. Adapts their style to their audience. Builds trust and sound relationships with customers. Handles conflict and sensitive HR situations professionally and confidentially.
  • Teamwork: Consistently supports colleagues /collaborates within the team and HR to achieve results. Builds/maintains strong working relationships with others in the team and across HR where necessary.
  • Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve HR performance and service; acts on them within the authority of their role. Supports implementation of HR changes/projects with the business.
  • Managing HR Information: Maintains required HR records as part of services delivered. Prepares reports and management information from HR data, with interpretation as required.
  • Personal Development: Keeps up to date with business changes and HR legal/policy/process changes relevant to their role. Seeks feedback and acts on it to improve their performance and overall capability.

Your training plan

During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week, inclusive of 1 day per week for study at Darlington College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 3 other subjects (grade 5/B or above)
  • Maths & English (grade 5/B or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Psychology, business or law (grade C/4 or above)

A Level in:

  • Any 3 Subjects (grade D or Above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this company

Cummins Turbo Technologies is the only manufacturer focused solely on medium- to heavy-duty diesel engine turbo technologies. For more than 60 years, we have delivered innovative, reliable turbocharger solutions for our customers. Our vision for turbocharger solutions, thanks to our rich company heritage derived from our Holset® brand, sets us apart as a technology leader.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a potential permanent employment through open vacancies.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEW COLLEGE DURHAM

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315092.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 14 May 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

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