At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and finish components for high-quality automotive paint operations.
- Company: Join Group Lotus, a leading sports car manufacturer with a rich heritage.
- Benefits: Earn from £12.71 per hour, with overtime and weekly payments.
- Other info: Immediate start with potential for ongoing work in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a fast-paced environment and gain hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions are key.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
- Immediate Start Opportunity – General Operative (Paint)
- We are currently recruiting
General Operatives – Paint to support high-quality paint preparation and finishing activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an eye for detail who are looking to start immediately and gain hands‑on experience in automotive paint operations.
These roles are offered on a temporary, week-by-week basis , with potential to support wider production areas depending on business needs.
- Summary
- As a
General Operative , you will support the preparation, finishing, and inspection of components to ensure they meet required quality and cosmetic standards.
Working as part of a team, you will contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-performing paint operation.
- What You’ll Do
- Prepare components and panels for paint, including cleaning, masking, and surface preparation
- Support paint application processes (where trained), including priming and finishing
- Inspect painted components for defects, ensuring high-quality standards are met
- Carry out rectification or rework activities as required
- Follow all paint shop processes, standards, and safety procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, tools, and equipment
- Report defects, material shortages, or process issues to team leaders
- Work to daily production targets while maintaining quality and consistency
- Demonstrate flexibility to support other production areas if required
- What You’ll Bring
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to follow written instructions and standard operating procedures
- Good manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Reliable, proactive, and team-oriented attitude
- Good communication skills
- Physical capability to stand for long periods and perform manual tasks
- Ability to understand and communicate in English
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience in paint, prep, finishing, or automotive/manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of paint processes, surface preparation, or defect identification
- Experience using hand tools or working with technical processes
- Relevant qualifications (e. g. NVQ/C&G in Automotive Paint or similar)
- Additional Information
- Pay: From £12.71 per hour (overtime available at enhanced rates)
- Payment: Weekly via agency
- Contract: Temporary (week-by-week)
- Duration: on-going
- Start Date: Immediate
- Eligibility: Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
About Us
Group Lotus is a world‑renowned sports car manufacturer with over 75 years of innovation, engineering excellence, and racing heritage.
As we transition towards an electric future, with models such as the Eletre and Emeya, we continue to push boundaries in performance and design.
Based in Hethel, Norfolk, alongside our wider UK facilities, we offer exciting opportunities to be part of a forward‑thinking and pioneering team.
At Lotus, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture—we are proud to bring together talent from all backgrounds.
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General Operative - Paint - Temporary employer: Lotus Cars
Lotus Cars is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hethel. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we provide generous benefits including 25 vacation days, a future-proof pension, and private healthcare, all while promoting a flexible hybrid working model. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every team member can thrive and contribute to our legacy of innovation in the automotive industry.
