Welder

Lotus Cars; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

25 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Social events and activities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lotus Cars, Norwich, is seeking a Welder to join our Manufacturing – Lotus Fabrication team. You will produce high-quality fabricated assemblies using MIG/MAG, Spot and TIG welding, reading engineering drawings, and adhering to strict quality and safety standards.

This role focuses on precision fabrication within a fast-paced automotive environment, with opportunities for career progression and skills development at a world-renowned performance car brand.

Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication qualification required.
• Experience in general fabrication and welding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of welding equipment and fabrication processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Flexible approach and willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Weld fabricated assemblies using MIG/MAG, Spot and TIG welding processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and manufacturing processes.
• Set up welding equipment and select appropriate programmes.
• Inspect and test completed assemblies before move to next stage.
• Use workshop equipment including grinders, drills, power saws and other fabrication tools.
• Complete production documentation and batch records.
• Identify maintenance concerns and carry out first-line problem solving where appropriate.
• Work safely and maintain a clean, organized work area per Health & Safety requirements.
• Meet quality, safety and production targets while supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Welding and fabrication experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability / flexible

Education

Welding and fabrication qualification

Job description

Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.

Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a Welder to join our dynamic Manufacturing team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Norwich.

Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Department: Manufacturing – Lotus Fabrication
Hours: 38 hours per week

Be part of the team behind iconic performance cars.

At Lotus, we're redefining performance through innovation, precision, and craftsmanship. As a Welder within our Manufacturing team, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality fabricated assemblies that contribute to the build of our world-class vehicles.

If you take pride in producing precision work, enjoy working with advanced manufacturing equipment, and want to develop your career with a globally recognised automotive brand, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As a Welder, you'll be responsible for manufacturing fabricated assemblies using a variety of welding techniques, ensuring every component meets Lotus' exacting quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welding fabricated assemblies using MIG/MAG, Spot and TIG welding processes.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions and manufacturing processes.
• Setting up welding equipment and selecting the appropriate programmes.
• Inspecting and testing completed assemblies before they move to the next production stage.
• Using a range of workshop equipment including grinders, drills, power saws and other fabrication tools.
• Completing production documentation and batch records.
• Identifying maintenance concerns and carrying out first-line problem solving where appropriate.
• Working safely and maintaining a clean, organised work area in line with Health & Safety requirements.
• Meeting quality, safety and production targets while supporting continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

You'll be a motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a collaborative manufacturing team and takes pride in producing work to a consistently high standard.

You'll ideally have:

• A qualification in welding and fabrication.
• Experience in general fabrication and welding.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of welding equipment and fabrication processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• A flexible approach and willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience working within the automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding or similar engineering industries.
• TIG welding experience.
• Experience working with light to medium gauge materials.
• Knowledge of Kanban or lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience interpreting complex engineering drawings.

Why join Lotus?

Joining Lotus means becoming part of a passionate team committed to engineering excellence and innovation. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive manufacturing environment, with clear career progression into Fabrication or Leadership roles.

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pension scheme
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee discounts
• Social events and employee activities
• Career development and progression opportunities

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Norwich plant.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.

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.