Future Talent Traineeship Programme - Cardiff

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

Job summary

Tesla is offering a Future Talent Traineeship Programme aimed at individuals seeking hands-on experience across various departments. This full-time, 12-month opportunity emphasizes mentorship and skill development, ideal for motivated self-starters eager to support Tesla's mission of sustainable energy. Successful trainees may apply for full-time roles post-programme.

Qualifications

• Full UK or EU Driving Licence for at least 1 year by start date.
• Not in full-time education at the start of the programme.

Responsibilities

• Support business functions across core departments.
• Provide excellent experiences to visitors and customers.
• Assist customers during vehicle collection.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

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 key entry-level roles at Tesla. The programme emphasizes potential over academic achievement, with mentorship from passionate industry professionals.

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

• 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

Note: The final recruitment stage involves an in-person group assessment day in mid-late July 2025.

What You'll Do

This programme offers a fast-track, hands-on experience across all core departments, with performance reviews at each rotation to develop your skills. It’s ideal for motivated self-starters eager to support business functions, meet targets, and bring innovative ideas. The core departments include:

• Front of House: Providing excellent experiences to visitors, customers, and employees
• Delivery: Assisting customers during vehicle collection
• Parts: Supporting sourcing and allocation of vehicle parts
• Virtual Prep: Assisting customers pre-service, diagnosing faults, educating customers
• Service: Introduction to vehicle repairs
• Sales: Supporting customer purchase journeys
• Elective Rotation: A final rotation aligned with your future role

Post-programme, you will have the opportunity to apply for full-time roles within Tesla, depending on your performance 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
• Problem-solving skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to represent Tesla positively
• Willingness to travel to various locations and events
• Not be in full-time education at the start of the programme (gap year students are not eligible)