Dynamic General Operative & Materials Coordinator

Group Lotus; Norwich; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Group Lotus is recruiting General Operatives and Material Coordinators to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment in the Norwich area. These temporary roles offer immediate start and exposure across assembly, paint, logistics, and material handling operations.

As a General Operative or Material Coordinator, you will help prepare, move, and finish components to the required quality while maintaining a safe, well-organised workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly or material handling environments.
• Experience using hand/power tools or manual handling equipment.
• Knowledge of automotive, engineering, or production processes.
• C&G, NVQ or similar qualifications in automotive, paint, assembly, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Understanding of Business Improvement Techniques (Level 2 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit, or prepare component parts and panels using a variety of hand or power tools.
• Inspect, prepare, or rework components following documented processes.
• Support daily production output by meeting quality and quantity targets.
• Assist supervisors and team members in achieving build requirements and covering absences when required.
• Report issues such as shortages, defects, or process concerns to team leaders.
• Follow all operational processes accurately and work within allocated timescales.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and PPE in good working condition.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work across different production areas as needed.

Skills

Follow instructions

Manual dexterity

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Physical fitness

English proficiency

Education

C&G / NVQ qualifications

Business Improvement Techniques Level 2

Tools

Hand/Power tools

Job description

Group Lotus is recruiting General Operatives and Material Coordinators to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment in the Norwich area. These temporary roles offer immediate start and exposure across assembly, paint, logistics, and material handling operations.

As a General Operative or Material Coordinator, you will help prepare, move, and finish components to the required quality while maintaining a safe, well-organised workplace.