Future Talent Traineeship Programme - Nottingham

Tesla; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla is seeking enthusiastic individuals for its Future Talent Traineeship Programme in Nottingham. This hands-on program offers rotations across various departments, focusing on skill development and potential future employment opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess a driving license and strong communication skills, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support business functions and meet targets across core departments.
• Provide excellent visitor and customer experiences.
• Assist during vehicle collection to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multitasking

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 all the key entry-level roles at Tesla. The programme focuses on potential rather than academic achievement, with mentorship from passionate industry professionals.

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

What You'll Do

This programme offers a challenging, hands-on experience with rotations across core departments, with performance reviews at each stage. It is ideal for motivated self-starters eager to support business functions, meet targets, and bring innovative ideas to Tesla. The 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: Preparing customers for service visits, diagnosing faults, educating customers
• Service: Performing common vehicle repairs
• Sales: Supporting customer purchase journeys
• Elective Rotation: The final rotation, aligning with your potential future role

Post-programme, successful participants may have opportunities to apply for full-time roles within Tesla, depending on their performance and aspirations.

What You'll Bring

• Holding a 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
• A friendly, professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to multitask
• Professionalism and positive representation of Tesla
• Willingness to travel between Tesla locations and events
• Not be in full-time education at the start of the programme (gap year students are currently not eligible)