Trainee Automotive Mechanic

Trainee Automotive Mechanic / Service Technician – Manchester Tesla Manchester, England, United Kingdom What To Expect Start Date: 1st February 2026 Duration: 12 months Time Type: Full-Time (shift based - including weekend working) Here at Tesla, our technicians are the backbone of our Service operation. As the newest member of Tesla’s flagship Service Technician Traineeship Programme, you’ll play a key part in supporting us in our mission ‘to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy’ and forming our next generation of Automotive Service Technicians. We create some of the most innovative vehicles ever made, and as a Service Technician Trainee, you’ll help ensure these vehicles are repaired & maintained to a high standard for our customers. Whether you’ve just completed an NVQ/IMI in vehicle maintenance or simply want to level‑up your previous workshop experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to receive expert career training & mentorship from service industry professionals who are passionate about helping you succeed every step of the way. We are currently offering Service Technician Trainee vacancies across our following UK & Ireland locations. As our Certified Pre‑Owned (CPO) team is growing, we’re excited to announce select locations will specialise in this business area. London: Heathrow, Dartford, Park Royal, Tottenham Home County: Reading (CPO), Milton Keynes, Guildford Midlands: Longbridge (CPO), Wolverhampton (CPO & Service), Nottingham, Solihull, Lincoln North: Leeds, Trafford (CPO), Manchester South: Southampton (CPO), Gatwick East: Cambridge, Chelmsford Ireland: Cork, Dublin During this 12‑month training programme you’ll receive world‑class training from Tesla technical trainers who are experts in their field. A strong emphasis on practical skills and on‑the‑job training will set the foundation of your career as a Tesla Technician. All programme training will be hosted from our state‑of‑the‑art training facilities in Heathrow, Sheffield and/or Manchester. Please note the recruitment process for this programme will only consist of 3 stages: a short online questionnaire, a telephone screening call with a Tesla Recruiter, and a final interview with the local team. What You’ll Do Learn and understand how to perform basic inspections, repairs & maintenance of Tesla vehicles Always follow safety protocols & maintain professionalism Learn effectively & efficiently throughout a fast‑paced hybrid training schedule Effectively handle multiple priorities, workload, and deadlines Pass the mid‑point & end‑point programme assessments in order to graduate from the programme Whilst this format may be subject to change dependent on business needs, you can expect to learn technical modules such as: Chassis, Body, Glazing, Electrical, Infotainment, Driver Assistance Systems, Drivetrain, Thermal Systems, Vehicle inspection and Service. As part of our dedicated ‘enrichment weeks’ you’ll also have the chance to experience some of our other key Tesla functions across the business; these opportunities are designed to broaden your skillset & experience even further beyond the core programme. Your journey doesn’t end with the Traineeship. At regular intervals throughout the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our people‑focused leadership team to map out your potential future career trajectory within Tesla Service. What You’ll Bring An NVQ or IMI diploma in vehicle maintenance and/or experience repairing vehicles in a previous job role Holding a Full UK or EU Driving Licence for at least 1 year by the time of start date Eager to embrace a fast‑paced hands‑on training programme with unyielding enthusiasm Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess a ‘safety first’ attitude 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 a different Tesla office location or events when required Willingness to work in shifts to support your team, which may include weekends, morning and evening shifts Not be in full‑time education when the programme starts Tesla Seniority level Internship Employment type Internship Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr