Critical Process Technician

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 Critical Process Technician  in the Facilities Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel.

Summary:

Monday 21.00 – 07:00
Tuesday 21.00 – 07.00
Wednesday 21.00 – 07.00
Thursday 21:00 – 07.00

The ideal candidate will be reporting to the Critical Process Supervisor. The Critical Process Technician’s role is to ensure that Paint, Quality & SHE standards are maintained, filters and filter medias are changed, according to frequencies and general cleaning of the area.

What You'll Do:

• Playing a proactive role in supporting the Critical Process Supervisor, ensuring that cleaning & filter changes are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards

• Supervising and guiding the other operators within the Lotus team, as well as the Churchill Cleaning Services staff

• Ensuring the Lotus paint shop processes and procedures are maintained

• Ensuring all operators are working in line with the Lotus Health and Safety management systems

• Supporting the Robot Technician with basic maintenance tasks

 What You'll Bring (Experience with the following):

• Ensuring high standards of housekeeping are maintained

• Maintaining the Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Highlighting and reporting abnormalities

• Auditing the spray booths, to ensure that they are working at the correct time and temperature

• Adhering to safety procedures, permits to work and protocols

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

• 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

• Night shift disturbance allowance

• Overtime opportunity

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.  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/