Paint Lead – Twilight Shift (6‑month Fixed‑Term)

About the role

Lotus UK Manufacturing is seeking a motivated Paint Lead to join its Body & Paint team at the Hethel facility. This 6‑month fixed‑term position works the Twilight shift and offers the chance to lead a hands‑on team in a high‑performance automotive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of up to 10 staff to meet daily production and quality targets.
• Promote a strong health‑and‑safety culture and ensure compliance with documented processes.
• Maintain tooling, consumables and material availability to keep production running smoothly.
• Manage stock flow, drive 5S and continuous‑improvement activities, and respond to quality feedback with corrective actions.
• Provide clear direction, coaching and day‑to‑day support while remaining hands‑on when required.

Required profile

• Experience in a manufacturing or automotive Body & Paint environment.
• Previous experience leading or supporting a production team.
• Strong communication, organisational skills and the ability to work under time‑sensitive targets.
• Proactive, reliable attitude with a focus on quality and safety.

Required skills

• Automotive paint preparation techniques and materials.
• 5S methodology.
• Continuous‑improvement techniques.

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop leadership skills within a world‑class automotive brand.
• Competitive pension scheme and 25 days annual leave.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge production techniques and a supportive team environment.