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As a Lotus Cars Graduate joining our Graduate & Programmes Function, the ideal candidate 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.
During your 2 year Graduate Scheme, the successful candidate will be empowered to make a real difference to our business, whilst developing commercial, core and technical skills, through rotation and development opportunities.
Key responsibilities
- Successfully complete placements across different business functions, delivering on the required objectives and developing strong relationships across the organisation.
- Supporting the implementation of business improvement projects and product deliverables.
- Developing a deep understanding of Lotus operations and area functions.
- Building a personal brand and network within the Lotus family.
- Developing core skills within the home functions.
- Accelerating career development and technical knowledge.
- Developing an understanding of the culture at Lotus and understanding the product DNA.
- Developing strong working relationships with functional mentors and rotation managers.
- Maintaining effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to create a sense of community amongst teams at all levels and departments within Lotus.
- Working in a fast-paced environment, with an output focussed mindset.
- Demonstrating the ability to critically review work streams.
- Providing improvement ideas and solutions.
- Working within a small / medium sized enterprise, undergoing substantial change.
Knowledge, skills and experience required
Essential
- Degrees within any of the following: Aeronautical, Computer Science, Control Systems, Electrical, Mechanical Mechatronics, Motorsport, Robotics Software, Systems Engineering, User experience design (UX) and Vehicle Engineering.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
- Flexible and able to rapidly reprioritise and produce excellent outcomes.
- Valid UK Driving Licence as travel across the Lotus UK sites may be required.
Desirable
- Industry experience, coursework, or project delivery within the degree fields listed above.
Key behaviours
- Respect: Ability to build strong relationships through commitment to excellence, treats all colleagues with dignity and respect.
- One Team: Team player, positively contributes to team discussion, constructively challenges non-collaborative behaviours.
- Ambition: Works with customers (internal/external) to define and work towards a positive outcome, remains positive and resilient during periods of change.
- Drive: Uses their experience and judgement to solve problems and find effective solutions, is proactive and effectively deals with ambiguity in a fast changing business environment.
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
- Hybrid working
- Half day finish on a Friday
- 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
We reserve the right to close this role early if a high volume of applicants is received.
