Location: Hethel, GB- Department:
- Date: 25 Jan 2024- Description:

- **Rework Operative**

**Hethel**

**Days**

**Permanent**

**On
- site**

**About the Role**:
Lotus is looking for a self-motivated Operative, with exceptionally high standards and attention to detail, who can carry out initial analysis to identify the root cause of problems.

**Key Responsibilities Include**:

- Rectification of all vehicle components, using the defined processes, whilst ensuring customer expectations are achieved.
- Determine the root cause of problems and feedback the causing factors to Team Leaders and Supervisors in the Production Line.
- Pro-actively identify potential improvements to processes.
- Use of efficient working practices, to maintain on time delivery.
- Regular monitoring of tooling and facilities, ensuring product quality is achieved.
- Support the documentation and resolution of build problems.
- Take pride in local housekeeping & improve where required.
- Able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
- Confident to work with different people, both colleagues and internal customers.
- Health and Safety and 5S awareness.
- Patience and the ability to concentrate on one task for several hours at a time.
- An eye for detail.

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required**:

- City & Guilds - Level 2 Diploma in light vehicle maintenance and repair principles (or equivalent) or relevant experience.
- Experience with vehicle repair and rebuild is essential.
- Previous experience of working within the automotive industry, specifically rectification methods on fully assembled vehicles.
- Proven interest and ability in problem solving.
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
- Experience with vehicle electronics diagnosis is preferred.

**About Lotus**:
Lotus Cars is based in Hethel, Norfolk, UK, and is the global headquarter for sports car and hypercar manufacturing operations, the Lotus Advanced Performance Centre and the iconic 2.2-mile test track.

Lotus builds world-class high-performance cars, born out of legendary success on the racetrack including 13 FIA Formula 1 world titles and many other championship honours. In July 2021 Lotus unveiled the all-new Lotus Emira, its last petrol-powered sports car and best-of-breed, and in July 2019 it launched the Evija, the world’s first all-electric British hypercar.

The latest new model from Lotus is the Eletre. Unveiled in March 2022, it has the soul of a sports car and the usability of an SUV. It is pure electric and represents a clear vision of the future ambition of the company.

The ongoing transformation of Lotus, from a UK sports car company to a global performance car business and brand, is laid out in the company’s Vision80 strategy. It states what Lotus will be in 2028 when we celebrate our 80th anniversary. We welcome talented, creative, and motivated people to join us on our journey.

We offer you all the advantages of working for a prestigious high-tech automotive company. You will find a purpose-built facility; with all the tools and equipment you need to do an outstanding job. You will benefit from our fast-paced learning environment and our track record in designing and manufacturing thoroughbred sports cars over the last seven decades.

**What We Offer You**:
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
- Disturbance allowance
- Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT

**We reserve the right to close this role early if a high volume of applicants is received.