What To Expect

Start Date: May 2026

Duration: 12 months

Time Type: Full-Time (5 days per week including weekend working)

As the newest member of Tesla’s Future Talent Traineeship Programme, you will play a key part in supporting us in our mission ‘to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy’ and forming the next generation of Tesla talent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those who'd like to experience all the key entry-level roles we have on offer here at Tesla, and you’ll receive expert career mentorship from industry professionals who are passionate about helping you succeed every step of the way.

We are currently offering upto 4 Future Talent Trainee vacancies across our following Portugal locations.

Porto x2

Lisbon x2

Please note the final stage of this recruitment process will be an in-person group assessment day hosted in late-March 2026.

What You'll Do
This is your chance to enrol onto our in-house fast-track programme schedule, providing you with a challenging, yet exciting, hands-on opportunity to rotate around all our core departments. Your progression & performance will be reviewed at each key department rotation, equipping you with all the tools & skills required to succeed, and allowing you to further grow and develop your skills beyond the 12-month programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated self-starters who thrive in taking accountability for their own learning & development to: support key business functions and projects, meet and exceed targets, and contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to drive real change.

As part of this single fast-track programme, you’ll have the opportunity to experience all our following core business functions. Whilst this format may change be subject to business needs, the core departments you can expect to experience include:

Sales: Supporting & educating customers during their initial purchase journey

Delivery: Travelling to your closest Tesla Delivery hub to ensure customers have an exceptional vehicle collection experience

Customer Operations: Peek behind the scenes & see what goes into providing a seamless customer experience

Elective Rotation: The final stepping-stone. This rotation will correlate with your potential future role post-programme

Your journey doesn’t end with the programme. 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. Upon completion of the programme you will be given the opportunity to apply for any available full-time roles that align with your strengths and aspirations.

What You'll Bring

Holding a university degree, vocational training certificate, professional certificate or equivalent

Currently holding a full Portugal or EU Driving Licence

Able to communicate, read, and write effectively in Portuguese and English (the interview will be conducted in English)

Eager to embrace a fast-paced multi-departmental programme with unyielding enthusiasm

A friendly, open demeanour with ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

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 different Tesla locations and/or events on a regular basis (dependent on your home site location, please note you may be required to commute to your closest available Tesla hub as part of your delivery rotation)

Not be in full-time education when the programme starts (we are also currently unable to hire gap year students)