Careers
Freedom. To build your career
We are highly skilled engineers and future-focused business thinkers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the EV charging industry. Petalite is electrified with real change – bringing a reimagined solution to EV charging infrastructure, accelerating our transition to a sustainable future.
Employee growth in last 12 months
Of our team bring an international perspective
Collective years of in-house engineering experience
This is a place where challenges are welcome. What felt impossible to solve yesterday becomes possible today – by questioning, by being curious, by persevering. We never stand still. We learn, we improve, we test until we break through. Our new patented rapid / ultra rapid charging SDC technology is testament to our different way of thinking and to the engineering excellence that makes up our EV charging company.
We need new ideas. From people who believe there is a better way, and who want to be part of our journey.
Benefit Highlights
Private Healthcare
Full cover gives you peace of mind.
Death in Service
Three times your annual salary.
Holiday
29 days plus Bank Holidays. And buy/sell holiday!
Work From Home
Flexibility to work your way.
Employee Referral
£1k thank you if you recommend a new joiner.
Our Culture
Freedom. To question, challenge, discover.
We nurture an anything is possible environment, opening up a different way of thinking and working.
Explore
What’s it like to work at Petalite?
Hear from our people!
They are best placed to share their careers, their experiences and what it’s like to be part of the Petalite EV charging journey.
Read our 'Spotlight on' series of interviews with staff, providing a behind the scenes look into our company.
Our Current Vacancies
To apply for a role, email your CV to careers@petalite.co.uk stating the position you are interested in.
If you don’t see a current live role below but think you are a good fit, please email a CV outlining the skills and experience you are keen to bring to Petalite.
Business
Financial Controller/Systems Accountant
- £65-80k
- Birmingham
- Full time
Over the next 6-12 months we will bringing Finance in-house and implementing new Finance systems and controls, including a planned transition from Xero to Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. Our CFO is now looking for a qualified accountant to support her during this period of transition, laying the foundations of a world class finance system. The role will be split between systems implementation and management reporting.
Business
IT System Administrator
- £40-45k
- Birmingham
- Full time
As IT System Administrator you will run, maintain upgrades and manage our software, hardware and networks. You will provide level 1-2 support and there is opportunity for the right candidate to support IT projects at larger scale alongside the Head of IT.
Engineering
Hardware Technical Specialist
- £ Competitive
- Birmingham
- Full time
As our Hardware Technical Specialist, you will support the Hardware Team Lead in managing the team in the delivery of world class electrical and electronic designs through the full design lifecycle from initial concept into volume production.
Engineering
Senior Applications Engineer
- £ Competitive
- Birmingham
- Full time
As the Senior Applications Engineer this role will include definition of verification strategy, writing of verification plans and test procedures and liaison with areas and organizations responsible for test equipment and test execution.
Engineering
Senior Systems Engineer
- £ Competitive
- Birmingham
- Full time
The Senior Systems Engineer role typically furnishes the left-hand side of the V-cycle, working with and collating customer requirements and defining the product requirements. Specifically, the derivation and management of System, Legislative, Functional and Safety requirements.
Engineering
Senior Electronics Engineer
- £ Competitive
- Birmingham
- Full time
As Senior Electronics Design Engineer you will play a significant role within a cross functional team charged with defining the hardware architecture and managing the flow down of hardware requirements to each of the identified hardware elements.
We welcome your questions...
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Yes, work-life balance is important. We have hybrid working in place. Flexibility is sometimes required for business needs when there are periods of working to project milestones.
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Parking available on-site. We are city centre. Walking distance to Snow Hill, Moor Street and Birmingham New Street railway stations.
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Hours are 37.5 a week with an expectation to be in the office / online between 10am – 4pm. We are understanding to people’s needs and realise these vary from person to person.
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Performance is regularly reviewed to offer training and promotion opportunities. We are a team of experienced individuals with the industry knowledge needed to scale up, each department offers individuals development and growth potential.
As a small but rapidly growing business, there is no ‘this is how we’ve always done things.’ There is plenty of scope to have challenging work, influence projects and see the value you are making.