Future Talent Traineeship Programme - Glasgow

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

Job summary

Tesla is launching a Future Talent Traineeship Programme in Glasgow, offering hands-on experience across multiple departments. This 12-month full-time program is ideal for individuals seeking a career change or an alternative to further education, with mentorship and potential full-time roles for high performers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support various business functions through hands-on rotations.
• Assist customers during vehicle collection and service visits.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

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 support Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and help form the next generation of Tesla talent. Whether you're seeking an alternative to further education, have just graduated, or are looking for a career change, this programme offers 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 offering up to 28 vacancies across various UK & Ireland locations, with some sites 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.

What You'll Do

This fast-track programme offers hands-on rotations across core departments, with performance reviews at each stage to equip you with essential skills and support your growth beyond the 12 months. Motivated self-starters who take accountability for their development will thrive, supporting business functions, exceeding targets, and bringing innovative ideas.

The core departments include:

• Front of House: Providing excellent visitor, customer, and employee experiences
• Delivery: Assisting customers during vehicle collection
• Parts: Supporting sourcing and allocation of vehicle parts
• Virtual Prep: Helping customers before service visits, diagnosing faults, educating customers
• Service: Introduction to vehicle repairs
• Sales: Supporting customer purchase journeys
• Elective Rotation: Final rotation aligned with potential future roles

Post-programme, high performers may have opportunities for full-time roles aligned with their 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
• Proven problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to represent Tesla positively
• Willingness to travel between locations and events
• Not in full-time education at programme start (gap year students currently not eligible)