Future Talent Traineeship Programme - Heathrow

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

Job summary

Join Tesla's Future Talent Traineeship Programme and gain hands-on experience across various departments while supporting their mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. This full-time opportunity allows entry-level applicants to develop their skills through mentorship, aiming for potential full-time roles based on performance after 12 months.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Rotate through core departments including Front of House, Delivery, Parts, Virtual Prep, Service, Sales.
• Assist customers and perform vehicle repairs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking skills

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 focuses on potential over academic achievement, with mentorship from industry professionals passionate about your success.

We are offering up to 28 vacancies across UK & Ireland locations, with some sites specializing in Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) business areas.

• 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

Final stage: an in-person group assessment day in mid-late July 2025.

What You'll Do
This programme offers a fast-track, hands-on experience rotating through core departments. Your performance will be reviewed at each rotation, equipping you with essential skills and opportunities for growth beyond 12 months. It’s ideal for self-motivated individuals who take accountability for their learning, aiming to support business functions, meet targets, and bring innovative ideas.

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: Assisting customers pre-service, diagnosing faults, educating
• Service: Performing common vehicle repairs
• Sales: Supporting customers during purchase
• Elective Rotation: Final rotation aligned with your future role

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

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 and confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to represent Tesla positively
• Willingness to travel between locations
• Not in full-time education at start (gap year students not eligible)