Manufacturing Engineering Technical Apprentice Review
at Cummins
Degree Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Daventry
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I follow a rotation program so I gain experience in all departments, from quality control to improving the manufacturing line.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The people I work with are excellent, kind, funny, and always happy to help with issues I may have.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt so much regarding manufacturing, I know how to organise manufacturing changes and improvements
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured. The course has a very clear and organised structure with regular catch up sessions with my mentor
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as I need, when ever I ask they are more than happy to help!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Northampton university can be slow to help but do often deliver on support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has provided a lot of nessacry background information for myself to improve how I do my work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Plenty of opportunities for networking as well as having a football squad each year to play against another local manufacturing plant
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Brilliant company to work for, lots of opportunities to learn and move up in your career. Everyone I meet is happy to help.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Read up on what we do specifically here at Daventry and on a larger scale. We take great pride in our product
