EVera Recruitment Information Pack for Hypermotive

About Hypermotive

Hypermotive is an engineering and manufacturing company specialising in enabling low and zero-emission technologies across diverse sectors. Built on a foundation of deep technical expertise in electrical systems, hydrogen fuel cells, batteries and system integration, the company helps organisations deliver electrified, hydrogen-enabled and hybrid power systems. 

Founded in 2016 by Chief Executive Officer Adam Huckstep and Chief Technical Officer Jeremy Bowman, Hypermotive has grown from a fuel-cell consultancy into a multidisciplinary engineering business with over 100 clients across four continents. 

Headquartered in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, UK, the business also operates facilities in Northampton, UK and Großostheim, Germany, supporting everything from concept design to low- and mid-volume manufacturing and system integration.

What Hypermotive Does 

Hypermotive specialises in systems integration engineering to support the adoption of zero-emissions technologies. The company’s core capabilities include: 

• Electrical systems engineering and integration, including high- and low-voltage power distribution designs.
• Hydrogen fuel cell systems — design, integration, and hydrogen power solutions for transport and stationary applications.
• Battery system expertise, including electrical integration, modelling and support for electrification programmes.
• Systems engineering across hybrid, electric and hydrogen platforms, enabling complex technologies to work together seamlessly.
• Manufacturing of wiring harnesses and electrical assemblies for automotives, motorsport, marine, rail and aerospace sectors.

Hypermotive’s team works with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier-1 suppliers in automotive, commercial vehicles, motorsport, marine, rail and aerospace, simplifying and accelerating the journey to zero-emissions technologies.

Mission & Impact

Hypermotive’s mission is to simplify, optimise and accelerate the adoption of zero-emissions technologies by integrating complex electrical, battery and hydrogen systems into real products and applications. Whether it’s electric refuse trucks, hydrogen trains, hybrid gensets or advanced marine power systems, the company’s engineering expertise helps clients take innovative technologies from concept all the way to production and deployment. 

This systems-first approach means Hypermotive works on the parts of development that are often unseen but critical — ensuring technologies not only function individually but work together as a harmonised and efficient solution. 

Markets & Sectors

Hypermotive operates across a broad range of sectors where electrification and zero-emissions technologies are essential. Its work spans: 

• Automotive electrification - including OEM programmes and e-Powertrain development.
• Commercial vehicles - electrical systems for trucks, buses and utility fleets.
• Motorsport - high-performance electrical systems and harnesses.
• Marine - electrification and fuel cell integration for vessels.
• Rail and Off-Highway applications.
• Aerospace and autonomous vehicles - integration of electric and fuel cell systems. 

The company also operates a European subsidiary, Hypermotive GmbH, to support continental customers with engineering and workshop capabilities close to key markets. 

Culture & Values

Hypermotive emphasises a hands-on engineering culture, technical excellence and collaboration. The team comprises experienced professionals with decades of expertise across automotive, aerospace, motorsport and energy sectors. 

From engaging in innovative system engineering to delivering manufactured products, employees at Hypermotive contribute to projects that combine cutting-edge technology with real-world impact, building systems that help industries transition to zero-emission solutions.

Locations

Hypermotive operates from multiple facilities offering engineering, workshop and manufacturing capabilities, including:

• Lutterworth, UK – Engineering and vehicle workshop
• Northampton, UK – Manufacturing and workshop space
• Großostheim, Germany – European engineering and workshop facilities. 

Employee Benefits 

• Nest pension scheme (matched contribution up to 3%)
• Discretionary performance bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced parental leave (after 1-years service)
• Overtime at x1.5 (role-specific)
• Flexible/Hybrid working (role-specific)

Other Information

• Working hours: Engineering/Management 40 hours per week. Manufacturing 38.75 hours + early finish Fridays.
• Probation: 6 months
• Hybrid working: Typically 3 days in office, 2 days WFH (where applicable / role-specific)
• Sponsorship available (where applicable / role-specific)
• Relocation support available (where applicable / role-specific)

Summary - Why Hypermotive?

Joining Hypermotive allows candidates to work at the forefront of electrification, hydrogen and zero-emission system integration, solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to technologies that enable a sustainable future across multiple transport and industrial sectors.