Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Automotive Training Supervisor join us at our Norwich site. 

Summary:

As an Automotive Training Supervisor, your role involves overseeing and guiding a team of Learning Academy trainers. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise, coaching team members to enhance their skills, ensuring quality workmanship, and coordinating workflow to meet deadlines. Additionally, you will be involved in training programs, performance evaluations, and implementing safety protocols. Effective communication with both team members and management is crucial to ensure smooth operations and high-quality services to Lotus Global. Collaborating with other departments, implementing policies, and maintaining a positive work environment are key aspects of the role. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills are essential for success in this position.

What you'll do:

Aligned with the growing responsibilities of the training team you will be expected to be a point of contact for support in the areas of:

• Quality
• Progression assessments (Namely Team leader & supervisor)
• Budget monitoring and expenditure
• Assessment days for new operations staff
• Inductions for operations staff
• Operations fundamentals
• Design and delivery of training programmes inline with the LLA calendar
• Delivery of all LLA projects in line with PMO office and internal projects
• Welcome and guide all external guests in line with Lotus behaviours ROAD (Respect, One Team, Ambition, Drive) to ensure visits onsite meet project/meeting objectives.
• Internal audits in line with ISO standards
• Operations consultation including build hall support through line-side deployment
• Run academy events and support to close down any stoppages
• Maintain outreach programmes
• Building and facility maintenance and upgrades

What you'll bring:

Essential

• IT literate MS Package
• Presentation skills
• Training qualities
• Coaching & Mentoring experience

Desirable

• ISO experience
• Formal training qualification
• Experience in automotive manufacturing
• Understanding of Lean working principles

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 6% pension contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company
• Private Healthcare
• Group income protection based on length of service
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Employee Car Ownership Scheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT

Additional Information:

• This role will be based at our Norwich site within our flexible working policy.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.
• This role is Permanent / Hybrid.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  By 2026 Lotus will produce three more all-electric lifestyle models that change the game.

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. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/