Future Talent Traineeship Programme - Newcastle

Tesla; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer is offering a 12-month Future Talent Traineeship in Newcastle upon Tyne. Trainees will rotate through various core departments, gaining hands-on experience and skills to support key business functions. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, possess excellent communication skills, and hold a full UK or EU driving license. This program is perfect for those looking to start a career in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for further employment upon completion.

Qualifications

• Full UK or EU driving licence for at least one year by start date.
• Must not be in full-time education when the programme starts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various rotations within Tesla's core business departments.
• Provide excellent experience to visitors and customers.
• Assist customers during vehicle collection and service visits.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Customer service orientation

Multi-tasking skills

Job description

What To Expect

Start Date: 1st April 2026

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 10 total Future Talent Trainee vacancies across our following UK locations:

• London: Tottenham, Park Royal, Dartford
• Midlands: Wolverhampton, Solihull
• Northwest: Manchester
• Northeast: Newcastle
• Southeast: Cambridge
• Southwest: Bristol
• Scotland: Glasgow

Please note the final stage of this recruitment process will be an in‑person group assessment day (hosted at select locations) in mid‑February 2026.

What You’ll Do

This is your chance to enrol onto our in‑house fast‑track programme schedule, providing you with a challenging, yet exciting, hands‑on opportunity to rotate around all our core departments. Your progression and performance will be reviewed at each key department rotation, equipping you with all the tools and skills required to succeed, and allowing you to further grow and develop your skills beyond the 12‑month programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated self‑starters who thrive in taking accountability for their own learning and development to support key business functions and projects, meet and exceed targets, and contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to drive real change.

As part of this single fast‑track programme, you’ll have the opportunity to experience all our following core business functions (subject to business needs can change):

• Front of House: Helping provide an excellent experience to visitors, customers and employees
• Delivery: Assisting customers upon vehicle collection to ensure an exceptional experience
• Parts: Supporting the non‑technical service team in sourcing and allocating vehicle parts
• Virtual Prep: Assisting customers ahead of their scheduled service visits (learning to diagnose faults, and/or educating customers)
• Service: An introduction to performing our most common vehicle repairs
• Sales: Supporting and educating customers during their initial purchase journey
• Elective Rotation: The final stepping‑stone. This rotation will correlate with your potential future role post‑programme

Your journey doesn’t end with the programme. Working alongside our people‑focused leadership team, subject to your performance and progression during the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to map out your potential future career trajectory within Tesla. Upon completion of the programme you will be given the opportunity to apply for any available full‑time roles that align with your strengths and aspirations.

What You’ll Bring

• Holding a full UK or EU driving licence for at least one year by the time of start date
• Eager to embrace a fast‑paced multi‑departmental programme with unyielding enthusiasm
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A friendly, open demeanour with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• An excellent multi‑tasker with proven problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to maintain professionalism and always represent Tesla in a positive manner
• Willingness to travel to different Tesla locations and/or events on a regular basis
• Not be in full‑time education when the programme starts (we are also currently unable to hire gap‑year students)