Our Culture
How we behave and act
Freedom. To question, challenge, discover
Petalite nurtures an anything is possible environment. We thrive on change. Always looking ahead, pushing the boundaries of known technology to accelerate the progress of a next generation charging infrastructure – moving us closer and closer to a net-zero world. Challenges are opportunities to discover what’s next. That’s why we confront them head on – never constraining our thinking. Our culture is founded on the freedom to discover the new.
Our values
They guide us in everything we do
Challenge accepted
It’s our business to take on the questions that are yet to be answered. We thrive when there’s an uphill battle and never shy away from a problem that needs solving - we’re engineers after all. Every day we wake up knowing exactly what we are here to do - we just need to find the best way to do it.
Move together
We cannot progress forwards without the people next to us. We take pride in the knowledge that every person on our team is working towards the same goal. We’re inclusive, supportive and all in it together. This is an environment which makes everyone feel they can do their best work and we celebrate this - regularly!
Consciously contribute
We recognise the significance of the work we do and will never take it for granted. We use our expertise to help create a better future alongside the wider EV ecosystem we are a part of. We know we are here to create something bigger than ourselves. And a place where everyone plays a part in that vision.
Petalite’s people culture
Hannah Dix, Chief People Officer
In her own words:
“Our engineers are thinking creatively every day and thinking outside of the box, pushing their own boundaries to really find solutions to things that have never been done before”.
Speaking freely
Staff insight
Elizabeth has worked with international brands in the UK and Middle East across her 20-year design career. She joined Petalite in 2021 and leads on the development of the brand while supporting the design of our chargers. As an EV driver herself, she has a strong focus on the end-user experience and how drivers interact with our chargers.
Faizan Mahmood
Engineering Technician
“Petalite has given me a great opportunity to develop my career as an engineer. As a young person who had left college, I enrolled on the UK government’s Kickstarter programme and was offered an opportunity at Petalite. One of my proudest moments was the opportunity to work on the first prototype DC charger with the experienced engineers I could learn from.
When my Kickstarter contract finished, I was offered a full-time, permanent position and the opportunity to continue training. I am now an Engineering Technician and support the engineering team by managing and setting up test equipment, operating out industrial 3D printers to create prototypes of our AC and DC chargers.”
Lilit Grigorian
Project Manager
"Since joining Petalite 16 months ago, I've witnessed our team double in size, growing from 20 to over 40 dedicated members. I've had the incredible opportunity to learn from brilliant engineers and contribute to the development of game-changing technology.
It's inspiring to be part of a team that's revolutionising the market, and I'm excited to contribute as we scale and transform the EV charging industry."
Paul Robson
Technical Specialist Product Development
“With over 20 years engineering experience designing electrified systems across automotive, aerospace and motorsport industries, I can honestly say Petalite is one of the most exciting places I’ve ever worked.
Here you have the power to make an impact, we are overcoming technical obstacles and innovating at pace. It’s a creative and inventive environment where we are challenging known technology – so every day is energising.”
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.
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