Trainee Automotive Mechanic

1 week ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Tesla Full time

Trainee Automotive Mechanic / Service Technician – SouthamptonTesla Southampton, England, United KingdomOverviewJoin Tesla’s flagship Service Technician Traineeship Programme as a Trainee Automotive Mechanic / Service Technician in Southampton. You’ll support our Service operation and help ensure vehicles are repaired & maintained to a high standard for our customers. This 24-month training programme provides expert career training & mentorship from service industry professionals, with practical, on-the-job training hosted from Tesla training facilities in Heathrow and/or Manchester. The programme focuses on potential and on-the-job learning, with a two-stage recruitment process (telephone screening and in-person group assessment).What To ExpectStart Date: 1 February 2026Duration: 24 monthsTime Type: Full-Time (shift-based - including weekend working)What You’ll DoLearn and understand how to perform basic inspections, repairs & maintenance of Tesla vehiclesAlways follow safety protocols & maintain professionalismLearn effectively & efficiently throughout a fast-paced hybrid training scheduleEffectively handle multiple priorities, workload, and deadlinesPass the mid-point & end-point programme assessments in order to graduate from the programmeDuring the 24-month training you’ll receive world-class training from Tesla technical trainers with a strong emphasis on practical skills and on-the-job experience. All programme training will be hosted from dedicated training facilities in Heathrow and/or Manchester. The programme has a strong focus on potential rather than academic achievement and a two-stage recruitment process.Your Training & Career ProgressionYou’ll enroll onto Tesla’s industry-leading in-house training schedule, with progression reviewed at key training intervals. This is an opportunity for motivated self-starters to take accountability for their learning & development, with a view to applying for full-time Tesla Service Technician roles upon completion.What You'll BringPrior experience with tools, diagnostics, or repair processes – whether through formal education, professional work experience or personal projectsNVQ/IMI diploma in vehicle maintenance is desirable, but practical know-how and a willingness to learn on the job are welcomedFull UK or EU Driving Licence for at least 1 year by the start dateEager to embrace a fast-paced hands-on training programmeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSafety-first attitudeStrong multi-tasking and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to maintain professionalism and represent Tesla positivelyWillingness to travel to different Tesla office locations or events when requiredWillingness to work in shifts to support the team (weekends, mornings, evenings)Not be in full-time education when the programme startsLocations mentioned for training and potential placement include: London (Heathrow, Dartford, Park Royal, Tottenham), Reading (CPO), Milton Keynes, Guildford, Longbridge (CPO), Wolverhampton (CPO & Service), Nottingham, Solihull, Lincoln, Leeds, Trafford (CPO), Manchester, Southampton (CPO), Gatwick, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Cork, Dublin. #J-18808-Ljbffr


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