Future Talent Traineeship Programme - Newcastle

Tesla; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla offers a unique Future Talent Traineeship Programme, providing hands-on experience across various departments for 12 months. Ideal for motivated individuals seeking a dynamic role, this program emphasizes mentorship and skill development, with opportunities for full-time positions post-program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Rotate through core departments including Front of House, Delivery, and Service.
• Assist in providing excellent customer experiences and support vehicle repairs.

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. The programme focuses on potential rather than academic achievement, with mentorship from passionate industry professionals.

We are offering up to 28 vacancies across various UK & Ireland locations, with some specializing in our Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) business. Locations include:

• 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 day in mid-late July 2025 at select locations.

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, providing skills and tools for success and growth beyond the 12 months. It’s ideal for motivated self-starters who want to support business functions, meet targets, and bring fresh ideas.

Core departments include:

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

Post-programme, based on your performance, you'll have opportunities to pursue 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
• Eagerness to engage in a dynamic, multi-departmental programme
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Friendly, professional demeanor with confidentiality
• Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to represent Tesla positively
• Willingness to travel regularly to different Tesla locations and events
• Not in full-time education at programme start (gap year students not eligible)