Vehicle Body Repair Trainee (MET & Panel) - Dartford

What To Expect
Start Date: 1st March 2027

Duration: 12 months

Time Type: Full-Time (shift based - including weekend working)

As a member of our Tesla Bodyshop 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 Bodyshop 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.

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 facilities in Dartford.

What You'll Do
This 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 programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated self-starters who thrive in taking accountability for their own learning & development.

What you’ll do:

Work alongside fully qualified Body Panel/MET Technicians to be fully trained in repairing and replacing damaged panels using approved techniques including gas, electric and plastic welding to the highest standards possible.

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

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 training team to map out your potential future career trajectory within Tesla.

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 accident repair (or equivalent) 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 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

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