Management Trainee - Scotland

SIXT; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SIXT’s 1ST GEAR! is a 12-month Management Trainee Program aimed at fast-tracking your career in a leadership role within a global mobility firm. Trainees will gain hands-on experience, take responsibility, and enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and guaranteed placement after program completion. Ideal candidates are proactive, possess strong communication skills, and are ready for a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Generous Time Off

Attractive compensation package

Exclusive Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset, driven to lead.
• Strong communication skills in English, other languages are a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with at least 1 year of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Support KPIs, operational efficiency, and team success.
• Deliver exceptional premium customer service.
• Rotate across core business functions like Sales, Customer Service, Fleet, and Performance Management.

Skills

Growth mindset

Communication excellence

Proactive attitude

Agile flexibility

Education

Completed business management degree

Job description

At SIXT, we don't just hire people - we build leadership careers. 1ST GEAR! is our global Management Trainee Program - a dynamic, 12-month journey designed to fast-track your way into a real leadership role. From day one, you’ll gain hands-on experience, take on responsibility, and develop the skills you need to lead in one of the world’s most innovative mobility companies. What makes this program unique? You don’t justcompleteit - yougraduate intoa leadership position. Whether it’s managing your own downtown branch or becoming part of a high-performing airport leadership team, your next career step is guaranteed.

We’re looking for ambitious, curious, and proactive individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and grow fast. If you want to make an impact, lead with confidence, and shape the future of mobility, 1ST GEAR! is your starting line.

The role has a basic salary of £30,500 plus a premium car from our fleet.

Important to note:If your application is successful, you must be free to attend an Assessment Center on Tuesday, 19th August, and the program start date will be at the end of September. You may also be required to relocate within the UK on completion of the program.



YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You will take responsibility early, supporting KPIs, operational efficiency, and team success
• Preparing for your landing role through real business challenges and a final assessment
• Learning the business from the bottom to the top, starting as a Fleet Service Agent to learn our business from the ground up
• You will deliver exceptional premium customer service by handling inquiries and resolving complaints
• You will also rotate through core business functions like Sales, Customer Service, Fleet, and Performance Management
• Collaborating closely with Senior Branch Managers and Area Directors to learn leadership on the job
  
  
  

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Growth mindset You have a completed business management degree or have relevant experience in sales, hospitality, customer service, and management
• Leadership and entrepreneurial potentialYou have a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset, driven to lead - you don’t wait for instructions, you take the lead
• Communication excellenceYou have strong communication skills in English (other languages are a plus)
• Proactive attitudeYou work independently, solve problems, and take ownership
• Agile flexibilityYou are open to rotating across different locations and branches, you may also be asked to relocate in the UK
• Mobility readinessYou hold a valid driver’s license and have at least 1 year of driving experience and 6 points or less
  
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fast-track leadership developmentA structured 12-month program that sets you up for your first management role
• Guaranteed leadership landing roleUpon successful program completion
• Career mobility & international growthOpportunities across functions, cities, and even countries
• Generous Time Off Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Attractive compensation packageCompetitive base salary, performance-based bonus, and a company car
• Exclusive Employee Benefits From discounted rentals and premium uniforms to in-service life assurance, support through the Employee Assistance Programme, an enhanced family friendly policy and the Yu Life wellbeing APP
  
  
  

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!