Future Talent Traineeship Programme - Bristol

Tesla; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla offers a Future Talent Traineeship Programme in Bristol, designed for motivated individuals seeking hands-on experience in various departments. This full-time, 12-month program emphasizes skill development and mentorship, preparing participants for potential full-time roles based on performance. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, possess a valid driving license, and are ready for a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for a fast-paced, multi-departmental programme.
• Friendly, professional demeanor with confidentiality.
• Ability to represent Tesla positively.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent visitor, customer, and employee experiences.
• Assist with vehicle collections to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support sourcing and allocation of vehicle parts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Full UK or EU Driving Licence for at least 1 year

Job description

What To Expect

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Duration: 12 months

Time Type: Full-Time (5 days per week including weekend working)

As the newest member of Tesla’s Future Talent Traineeship Programme, you will play a key part in supporting us in our mission ‘to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy’ and forming the next generation of Tesla talent. Whether you’re looking for an alternative to further education, just graduated, or simply wanting a change of career to something more exciting, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience all the key entry-level roles Tesla offers. The programme focuses on potential rather than academic achievement and includes mentorship from passionate industry professionals.

We are offering up to 28 vacancies across various UK & Ireland locations, with some locations specializing in our Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) business area:

• London: Heathrow, Park Royal, Tottenham
• South Coast: Southampton (CPO), Winchester
• Home Counties: Chelmsford, Dartford, Gatwick, Guildford, Milton Keynes, Reading (CPO), St Albans
• Midlands: Longbridge (CPO), Northampton, Nottingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton (CPO & New)
• Northwest: Manchester Central, Manchester South (CPO)
• Northeast: Newcastle
• Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow
• East: Cambridge (CPO)
• Southwest: Bristol, Cardiff
• Ireland: Cork, Dublin

Please note, the final recruitment stage will be an in-person group assessment in mid-late July 2025 at select locations.

What You'll Do

This programme offers a challenging, hands-on experience with rotations across core departments. Your performance will be reviewed at each rotation, helping you develop skills and grow beyond the 12 months. It’s ideal for motivated self-starters who enjoy accountability and innovation, supporting key business functions, exceeding targets, and contributing new ideas.

The core departments include:

• Front of House: Providing excellent visitor, customer, and employee experiences
• Delivery: Assisting with vehicle collections to ensure customer satisfaction
• Parts: Supporting sourcing and allocation of vehicle parts
• Virtual Prep: Assisting customers pre-service, diagnosing faults, and educating customers
• Service: Performing common vehicle repairs
• Sales: Supporting customer purchase journeys
• Elective Rotation: The final rotation aligned with your potential future role

Post-programme, based on your performance, you may have the opportunity to apply for full-time roles aligned with your strengths and aspirations.

What You'll Bring

• Full UK or EU Driving Licence for at least 1 year by start date
• Enthusiasm for a fast-paced, multi-departmental programme
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly, professional demeanor with confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to represent Tesla positively and maintain professionalism
• Willingness to travel regularly to different Tesla locations and events
• Not be in full-time education at the start of the programme (gap year students are not eligible)