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 Junior Vehicle Technician  in the Vehicle Workshops Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel.

Summary:

The role involves being responsible for the demands of the business to deliver to works schedules.

There may be a necessity to carry out shift work and/or working off site.

What You'll Do:

• Be able to take clear written or verbal instructions and perpetrate, in accordance with the job scope.
• Assist the Lead Technician (or Build Engineer) with prototype builds.
• Be responsible for specific allocated areas of the manufacture/strip/build/test project scope.
• Carry out tasks as efficiently / effectively as possible, in conjunction with other departments.
• Assist with the Press car preparations and presentations.

What You'll Bring:

• Automotive experience within a workshop environment.
• BTEC National or equivalent NVQ level 2.
• Excellent communication & PC skills.
• Experience of working as part of a team in a workshop environment.
• Full Driving license.

What We Offer:

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

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• 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
• Family Friendly policies
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Hethel plant.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.

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.  

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 organisation. 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/