Supply Graduates

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 Supply Graduates in the Supply Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel.

**Summary**:
Challenge yourself and grow in a field that values creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. Our graduate programme is designed for individuals that are passionate about technology, sustainability, and innovation, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and identities.

To provide a well-rounded experience, typically, we offer curated rotations (3 months each) and placements (1 month each). These are tailored to your specialism, giving you exposure to different business areas. This helps you build a strong network, understand various business aspects, and develop a holistic industry view.

Open to recent graduates from all degree backgrounds, our 18-month ‘Go Beyond’ Graduate Programme is designed to nurture our future engineers, automotive specialists, and professionals. On programme completion, you’ll re-join your chosen team, creating a long-term career pathway.

As a Lotus Cars Graduate joining our ‘Go Beyond’ Graduate Programme, you will become part of a team helping to define, develop and launch the next generation of high-performance electrified Lotus sports cars, as well as 3rd party projects.

As a Supply Graduate, you will be supporting business critical activity, whilst developing commercial, core and technical skills, through rotation and development opportunities. You will be directly supporting the delivery of our Vision 80 transformation and objectives.
- Inbound Logistics
- Production Planning
- Material Planning and Handling
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Engineering

**What You'll Do**:

- Successfully complete rotations and placements across different business functions, delivering on the required objectives and developing strong relationships across the organisation.
- Support the implementation of business improvement projects and product deliverables.
- Develop a deep understanding of Lotus operations and area functions responsibilities.
- Build a personal brand and network within the Lotus family.
- Develop core skills within your ‘home’ function.
- Accelerate your career development and technical knowledge.
- Develop an understanding of the culture at Lotus and understand the product DNA.
- Review current processes and procedures, and aid in the development of improvements that would deliver better effectiveness and/or efficiency within the Supply organisation.
- Develop strong working relationships with functional mentors and rotation managers.
- Maintain effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to create a sense of community amongst teams at all levels and departments within Lotus.
- Work in a fast-paced environment, with an output focused mindset.
- Demonstrate the ability to critically review work streams and provide improvement ideas and solutions.

**What You'll Bring**:

- Degree in a relevant field.
- Industry experience, coursework, or project delivery experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.

**What We Offer**:

- **25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays**: Recharge, explore, or binge-watch your favorite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.
- **Performance Bonus**: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non-contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.
- **Future-Proof Pension**: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.
- **Private Healthcare**: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.
- **We work hybrid**, meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there.

**Additional Information**:

- Please be aware, we offer Graduate schemes at our site in Hethel, Norfolk, however domestic and potential international travel may be required.
- Please note, as part of the interview process, you will be required to provide a short video, further details to follow.

**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