Trainee Automotive Mechanic / Service Technician – Dartford

What To Expect

Start Date: 1st March 2027

Duration: 13 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 build a world of amazing abundance’ 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 specialize in this business area.

Greater London: Dartford, Heathrow, Park Royal, St Albans, Tottenham

East: Cambridge, Chelmsford

Midlands: Lincoln, Longbridge, Northampton, Nottingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton

North: Chester, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield

Northern Ireland: Belfast

Republic of Ireland: Cork, North Dublin, South Dublin

Scotland: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow

South: Bournemouth, Bristol, Exeter, Reading, Southampton, Winchester

Wales: Cardiff

What You'll Do
This is your chance to enroll onto our industry-leading in-house training schedule, providing you with a challenging, yet exciting hands-on opportunity to fast-track your career as a Tesla Technician. Your progression & performance will be reviewed at each key training interval, equipping you with all the tools & skills required to succeed, and allowing you to further grow and develop your skills beyond the 24-month programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated self-starters who thrive in taking accountability for their own learning & development.

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. Working alongside our people-focused leadership team, subject to your performance & progression during the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to map out your potential future career trajectory within Tesla Service. Upon completion of the Traineeship, you’ll be given the opportunity to apply for any available full-time Tesla Service Technician roles that align with your strengths and aspirations.

What You'll Bring

Prior experience with tools, diagnostics, or repair processes - whether through formal education, professional work experience or personal projects

Whilst an NVQ/IMI diploma in vehicle maintenance is desirable, we also welcome candidates with practical know-how and a willingness to learn on the job

Holding a Full UK or EU Driving Licence

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

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