THE CRAFT OF EXCELLENCE

The Home of Lotus

At Lotus Cars Limited, we don't just build sport cars, we dare to look beyond the conventional and ordinary. Our manufacturing plant in Hethel, Norfolk, England isn't just a facility; it's the birthplace of automotive legends.

From this iconic location, where Colin Chapman first revolutionized racing car design over 60 years ago, we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in automotive engineering. Dare to craft together the next generation of sports cars like the Emira and Evija. Join us to bring these automotive masterpieces to life with us.

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OFF THE BEATEN PATH.

You're a pioneer.

Forget about meeting standards, think about changing standards. Value curiosity more than anything else. Because somewhere, somehow, there’s a better way.

That's what drives us. It's how we define: limitless.
And you, are you ready?

The exception is the rule.

You’re rebellious.

We don't just follow without thinking. We constantly challenge the status quo and expect to be challenged in return.

We think differently. We're not afraid to experiment and test every possibility. We dare to make mistakes and are eager to learn from them, bounce back and be better.

Embrace simplicity, that is quite complex.

You’re sophisticated.

We are ambitious and open-minded. And so are you, right?
Even though our team shares these traits, it is also full of offbeat personalities with different views and interesting opinions. We express these in ways that raise people's heartbeats. Without being rude or loud.

Being different is exactly what unites us and that is why we celebrate it.

Our People

Lotus is everything you think it is – face-paced, fiercely passionate, and future-focused. If you want to be part of pioneering a limitless driving experience, and work with a great group of people, Lotus is the place to do it!

Krishani Ranaweera

Head of Employee Experience
Working for Lotus Cars is an exhilarating experience. I relish the challenges that come with the rapid growth of the business, as they keep me engaged and constantly learning. Every day presents something new and different, which keeps my job exciting!

Sarah Drake

Learning Academy Manager
Lotus acknowledges and values the wealth of transferrable skills Ex-Armed Forces personnel have to offer, making the transition to civilian career seamless. It's teamwork, leadership, communication and the drive to succeed that are critical in manufacturing, to deliver a fantastic product to valued customers.

Richard Rowe

Supervisor Manufacturing
We're looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Our commitment lies in providing an effective and seamless application process to ensure we find the right talent that aligns with our unique business culture.

Leanne Old

Talent Acquisition Manager

Limitless

For over 75 years, Lotus has led the pack. We dare to drive differently and set new standards for innovation and achievement.
A particular combination of art and science - the technical and the aesthetic, the form and the function - is fundamental to our work here at Lotus.

The Lotus Story so far | Lotus Cars

About Lotus UK Manufacturing

For more than six decades, Hethel, Norfolk, has stood as the headquarters of Lotus, tracing back to the visionary inception of our founder, Colin Chapman, crafting championship-winning racing cars.

Complementing our legacy, production facilities in Norwich and Warwick collectively form an integral part of our UK footprint, providing a diverse array of opportunities

Hethel hosts our race track, engineering functions, and the newly established Chapman Production Centre. This centre of excellence is renowned for its world-class standards and is presently engaged in crafting the Emira, Lotus's ultimate petrol-powered masterpiece.

The Chapman Production Centre stands as one of the world's most advanced low-volume automotive manufacturing facilities, with a capacity to produce approximately 5,000 cars annually.

Featuring a cutting-edge paint shop equipped with automated processes, and robots - including primer, colour, and clear coat application, it ensures an unparalleled finish, efficient throughput, and flawless consistency for our vehicles.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

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