Future Talent Traineeship Programme - Guildford

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

Job summary

Tesla is seeking enthusiastic individuals for its Future Talent Traineeship Programme, offering hands-on experience across various departments. This full-time programme is ideal for those looking to kickstart their career in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for full-time roles post-programme based on performance.

Qualifications

• Full UK or EU Driving Licence for at least 1 year by the start date.
• Not in full-time education at the start (gap year students currently not eligible).

Responsibilities

• Support business functions through rotations across core departments.
• Provide excellent visitor, customer, and employee experiences.
• Assist during vehicle collection to ensure a smooth experience.

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 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 for those interested in Tesla's entry-level roles. The programme focuses on potential over academic achievement, with mentorship from industry professionals passionate about your success.

We are currently offering up to 28 vacancies across various UK & Ireland locations, including specialized roles in our Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) business at select sites:

• 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 programme offers a challenging, hands-on experience through rotations across our core departments, with performance reviews at each stage. 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 visitor, customer, and employee experiences
• Delivery: Assisting during vehicle collection to ensure a smooth experience
• Parts: Supporting sourcing and allocation of vehicle parts
• Virtual Prep: Helping customers before service visits, diagnosing faults, and educating them
• Service: Introducing vehicle repairs
• Sales: Supporting customer purchase journeys
• Elective Rotation: The final rotation, aligned with your future role potential

Post-programme, you may have opportunities for full-time roles based on your performance and aspirations.

What You'll Bring

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