At Eurostar, we’re ushering in a new era of European train travel. We’re the only high-speed operator that directly links the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. We’ve got big ambitions to spark opportunity through the power of train travel, and we’d love to have you along for the ride.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Eurostar as a Maintainer Engineer.
As a Maintainer Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in our day-to-day operations, from routine maintenance and fault diagnosis to substantial fleet modifications. While prior rail experience is advantageous, it's not essential. We offer an extensive training program tailored to bring you up to speed.
Our engineering teams operate on a flexible shift pattern encompassing days, lates, and nights, ensuring a 24/7 operational presence. The specific shifts may vary depending on task requirements and team assignments.
If you possess experience in automotive engineering or have a background in heavy machinery maintenance, your skills could be exactly what we're looking for. Join Eurostar and embark on an exciting career journey in the rail industry!
This is a permanent role based in our Engineering Centre, that is located in Leyton, East London.
This role offers an attractive starting salary of £47,456.48
Internal use only: This role is RFJ, based in TMI.
Requirements
- Servicing excellence: Take charge of servicing, maintenance and repair tasks on our rolling stock fleets, aligning with your competency level.
- Component Expertise: Conduct ad-hoc repairs and replacements of main running components, electronic modules, and heavy-duty power equipment.
- Optimal Condition: Ensure our rolling stock assets remain in prime condition by delivering meticulous servicing and maintenance at the highest standard.
- Proactive Safety: Actively raise safety observations, concerns, or recommendations that could enhance our operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Continuous Learning: Ensure you are keeping up to date with your competencies and attending relevant training courses.
We're looking for someone who has...
Essential
- Diverse Engineering Background: Previous experience in an engineering environment, whether in rail, plant or vehicle maintenance, or similar fields are highly valued.
- Analytical Skills: Demonstrate the ability to make precise assessments and decisions regarding component and system condition, adhering to industry best practices and company standards.
- Keen Technological Interest: Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements and evolving work methodologies, showcasing a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
- Professional Integrity: Exhibit a strong work ethic that can be trusted to meet service and customer demands consistently, ensuring reliability and efficiency in all tasks undertaken.
- Adaptability and Learning Agility: Showcase your capability to utilise or quickly learn software packages, enabling seamless integration of system status and efficient recording of work activities.
Our Recruitment Process will include:
- Video interviews W/C November 11th 2024
- Assessment Centres held W/C December 2nd 2024
- Medicals & background checks will need to be completed as part of the process
Benefits
We’re constantly working to create a bright future for our company and our colleagues. That’s why we offer a wide range of brilliant benefits, including:
- Travel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off underground network from Day 1
- Competitive defined benefit pension scheme
- Free Eurostar tickets
- Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family
- Ongoing training and development
- Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts, and perks
A whole new platform for your career - If you think you’ve got what it takes to help us make Eurostar bigger and better than ever before then we’d love to hear from you.
At Eurostar we believe in giving everyone an equal chance. We actively encourage applications from talented individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
