Future Talent Traineeship Programme - Manchester

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

Job summary

Tesla is offering a Future Talent Traineeship Programme in Manchester, designed for motivated individuals seeking hands-on experience across various departments. This full-time opportunity emphasizes skill development and mentorship, preparing participants for potential future roles within the company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support key business functions across core departments.
• Assist with vehicle collections and customer satisfaction.
• Provide excellent visitor and employee experiences.

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 a little more awesome, this is a fantastic opportunity for those who'd like to experience all the key entry-level roles we have on offer here at Tesla. This programme has a strong focus on potential rather than academic achievement, and you’ll receive expert career mentorship from industry professionals who are passionate about helping you succeed every step of the way.

We are currently offering up to 28 Future Talent Trainee vacancies across various UK & Ireland locations, with some 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 stage of recruitment will be an in-person group assessment day at select locations in mid-late July 2025.

What You'll Do

This is an opportunity to enroll in our in-house fast-track programme, offering a challenging and exciting hands-on experience across all core departments. Your performance will be reviewed at each rotation, equipping you with essential skills and enabling further growth beyond the 12 months. We seek motivated self-starters who thrive on accountability and innovation, supporting key business functions, exceeding targets, and contributing new ideas.

Core departments you may experience 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 before service visits, learning diagnostics and education
• Service: Introduction to common vehicle repairs
• Sales: Supporting customer purchase journeys
• Elective Rotation: Final rotation aligned with potential future roles

Post-programme, based on your performance, you may have opportunities to map out a future career at Tesla, including applying 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, open demeanor with confidentiality
• Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Professionalism and positive representation of Tesla
• Willingness to travel between Tesla locations and events
• Not in full-time education at the programme start (no gap year students)