General Operative and Material Coordinator Opportunities - Temporary

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

Job summary

Group Lotus is recruiting General Operatives and Material Coordinators to support fast-paced production across assembly, paint, logistics and material handling in Norfolk and Norwich. These temporary roles offer immediate start and valuable hands-on experience in a leading automotive environment.

You’ll work as part of a team, following documented processes, meeting quality targets, stocking and moving materials, and supporting production lines.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written instructions and documented processes.
• Good hand–eye coordination and manual dexterity for operative roles.
• Flexibility to work across production areas and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit, or prepare component parts and panels using hand or power tools.
• Inspect, prepare, or rework components following documented processes.
• Support daily production output by meeting quality and quantity targets.
• Report shortages, defects, or process concerns to team leaders.
• Move, stock and distribute materials across production areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Written instructions

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

English proficiency

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

NVQ / CG

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Manual handling equipment

Job description

Immediate Start Opportunities – General Operatives & Material Coordinators (temporary)

We are currently recruiting General Operatives and Material Coordinators to support a range of manufacturing and production activities within a fast-paced, high-quality environment. These roles offer an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start work immediately and gain valuable experience across assembly, paint, logistics, or material handling operations.

Positions are available on a temporary basis, with opportunities to work across multiple departments depending on business needs.

Summary

As a General Operative or Material Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day production and operational activities. Working as part of a team, you will help ensure components, materials, and products are prepared, moved, assembled, or finished to required quality standards, while contributing to an efficient, safe, and well‑organised workplace.

Roles may include:

• Assembly support
• Paint preparation and finishing
• Materials handling and stock movement
• Production line support and general factory operations

What You’ll Do – General Operatives

• 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.

What You’ll Do – Material Coordinators

• Handle, move, and distribute materials, components, and parts across production areas.
• Ensure accurate stock handling, including booking in/out, stock checks, and material tracking.
• Work closely with logistics and production teams to support continuous workflow.
• Operate manual handling equipment (training provided where necessary).
• Identify and report shortages, discrepancies, or damaged materials.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment.

What You’ll Bring

For both General Operatives and Material Coordinators:

• Ability to follow written instructions and documented processes.
• Good hand–eye coordination and manual dexterity (for operative roles).
• Ability to work under time constraints while maintaining quality.
• Good communication skills and strong team‑working approach.
• Reliable, self-disciplined, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work requirements or shift patterns.
• Good level of physical fitness, with the ability to lift, stand for long periods, and perform manual tasks.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English.

Desirable experience or qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, material handling, or similar 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).

Additional Information

• Pay: From £12.71 per hour (overtime available at enhanced rates)
• Payment: Weekly via agency
• Contract: Temporary (week-by-week)
• Duration: Expected from absence cover (week by week, up to 3 months- subject to change)
• Start Date: ASAP or immediate
• Eligibility: Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Our Company

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 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 welaunched 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 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 organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.