Graduate Engineer Review

I had a really positive experience on the Cummins graduate scheme. The company genuinely lives its core values, there’s a strong focus on doing the right thing (integrity) and supporting each other.
Everyone is approachable and inclusive, which makes it easy to get involved and share ideas. There’s also a clear focus on development, and I’ve felt well supported with opportunities to learn and take on real responsibility early on. The teamwork is great, and you’re encouraged to work across different areas, which has helped me build confidence and experience quickly. Overall, it’s been a great place to start my career and I am still there, post my graduate scheme.

During my graduate role, my responsibilities included:
Driving continuous improvement across teams by identifying gaps, refining processes, and supporting cross-training and collaboration
Supporting project delivery through planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and escalation of risks and delays
Maintaining accurate data and reporting to monitor performance and key actions
Leading and supporting implementation strategies to ensuring approval, execution, and continuous process optimisation
Working to defined implementation timelines, ensuring timely delivery of agreed technical solutions
During my graduate role, the key element I enjoyed the most was getting to speak to so many different people from a big span of areas in the business. I learnt so much!

A big thing I love about my role at Cummins is the team I work in, we have a great dynamic and I truly feel valued by my team.

Overall, I feel my compensation package fairly reflected my role and responsibilities as a graduate. The salary is competitive for an entry-level position, and the additional benefits such as development opportunities, training, and flexible working add real value alongside financial compensation.

I feel the role is preparing me really well for my future career. I’ve gained hands-on experience, taken on real responsibility, and developed both technical and project management skills that will be valuable long-term.

I feel well supported in my role. There’s a strong team environment, and I’ve had access to guidance, mentorship, and regular feedback, which has helped me develop and feel confident in my work.

I feel my work-life balance is good. The expectations are reasonable, and there’s flexibility when needed, which helps me maintain a healthy balance alongside my responsibilities.

The culture and atmosphere are a real highlight. There’s a strong sense of teamwork, openness, and respect, and the company’s values are consistently demonstrated, making it a great place to work and grow.

I would rate Cummins very highly for its commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. There is a genuine effort to create an inclusive environment where people feel valued and supported, and this is consistently reflected in both initiatives and day-to-day behaviours.

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I would highly recommend Cummins to a friend. The company genuinely lives its values, offers great support and development, and provides opportunities to take on real responsibility early in your career in a collaborative environment.

The role matched my expectations reasonably well. The recruitment process covered several potential roles, with final placements allocated afterwards, so there were some differences from what I initially expected. However, the experience has still been positive, and I’ve had good opportunities to learn and develop.