Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.

Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a Technician to join our dynamic Engineering team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hethel.

This is a 6 month contract role.

Vehicle Technician – Press, Marketing, Engineering & Motorsport Support

Job Overview

As a Vehicle Technician supporting Press & Marketing, Engineering, Motorsport, and third-party technical projects, you will play a vital role in the maintenance, preparation, and operation of a wide range of vehicles. This includes current production vehicles, prototype development cars, motorsport assets, special projects, and future product programmes.

You will ensure vehicles are prepared to exceptional mechanical and visual standards for media events, engineering tests, motorsport activities, marketing campaigns, customer demonstrations, and external partner projects. The role requires flexibility, problem-solving capability, and a willingness to travel internationally.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment that blends engineering, brand activities, motorsport operations, and hands-on vehicle expertise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Vehicle Maintenance & Technical Support

· Conduct routine maintenance, servicing, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs across press, marketing, engineering, and motorsport vehicles.

· Perform HV diagnostics and repairs on electric vehicles in line with certification levels.

· Support engineering teams with prototype builds, test vehicles, and development activities.

· Assist with motorsport vehicle preparation, set-up, mechanical checks, and turnaround work.

· Accurately maintain maintenance records, repair logs, inspection sheets, and parts usage reports.

2. Vehicle Preparation for Press, Marketing, Events & Motorsport

· Prepare vehicles to an exceptional standard for media drives, photo/video shoots, marketing campaigns, and promotional activations.

· Ensure vehicles meet brand presentation standards, including detailing, cosmetic preparation, and accessory fitment.

· Support motorsport event preparation, including setup, safety checks, tyre changes, fluids, and mechanical readiness.

· Fit and remove branding, decals, and campaign-specific or motorsport-specific components as required.

· Work with Press, Marketing, PR, and Motorsport teams to understand unique vehicle requirements for each event.

3. Logistics, Planning & Operational Coordination

· Manage transportation, movement, and scheduling of vehicles for events, tests, track days, motorsport activities, and partner projects.

· Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries, collections, and fleet readiness.

· Provide event support on-site, including paddock or workshop setup, vehicle checks, and technical readiness.

· Liaise with event organisers, engineering teams, motorsport managers, and third-party partners to meet operational needs.

4. On-Site Technical Troubleshooting

· Deliver rapid-response technical support at press events, engineering tests, track activities, and motorsport events.

· Perform live diagnostics and remedy unexpected technical issues to keep vehicles operational.

· Act as the technical representative at events, ensuring reliable, safe, and high-quality vehicle performance.

5. Documentation, Reporting & Compliance

· Track vehicle usage, event mileage, incident reports, and service notes.

· Produce condition reports, performance summaries, and technical feedback for internal teams.

· Follow workshop health & safety processes, quality standards, and compliance guidelines.

· Report directly to the Workshop Supervisor or designated engineering/motorsport lead.

Qualifications & Experience

· Experienced Vehicle Technician or Automotive Engineer within a workshop, motorsport, or OEM setting.

· Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic systems.

· EV / High-Voltage training and certification (essential).

· Experience supporting trackside, motorsport, or high-pressure technical environments highly desirable.

· Ability to work collaboratively with Marketing, PR, Engineering, Motorsport, and external partners.

· High level of attention to detail, especially regarding vehicle presentation and brand expectations.

· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varied hours due to event and motorsport commitments.

· Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Education & Certifications

· Formal training and certification in automotive technology or vehicle repair.

· HV/EV certification required.

· Additional motorsport or manufacturer-specific training advantageous.

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy

• This role will mainly work in an engineering workshop environment.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 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/