Industrial Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026.
TAKE YOUR CAREER IN A NEW DIRECTION
At Eurostar, we’re fuelling the future of rail travel - operating in five countries and sparking new opportunities for travellers. But our trains connect much more than just people and places. They’re helping us build a greener, more inclusive future for everyone. Join us and you’ll be part of a passionate team which always goes the extra mile.
An exciting opportunity awaits you as Industrial Engineer in our Rolling Stock department. The Industrial Engineer is responsible for continually improving the maintenance of the Eurostar fleet and ensures that the maintenance tasks meet regulatory, safety, operational and technical standards throughout their lifecycle and can be delivered efficiently.
This is a permanent role based at our Temple Mills depot in Leyton. Hybrid working is available, with the expectation you attend site a minimum of 4 days per week.
The close date for this role is 9am on Monday, 12 October 2026.
Internal reference only: This is a grade D role, travel services 1-3.
Requirements
We’re looking for someone to:
- Lead the development, review and continuous improvement of Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMIs), ensuring maintenance activities are safe, compliant and operationally efficient.
- Manage and maintain fleet maintenance schedules, star charts and associated asset management records, ensuring documentation remains accurate and up to date.
- Drive maintenance optimisation initiatives that improve fleet reliability, reduce downtime and support increased train availability.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, depot operations, suppliers and international maintenance locations to ensure maintenance plans are practical and consistently delivered.
- Support the development, selection and implementation of specialised tooling, equipment and maintenance methods.
- Lead continuous improvement workshops and process reviews using methodologies such as 5S, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and visual management techniques.
- Conduct maintenance risk assessments, identify hazards and ensure appropriate mitigations are implemented in line with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Provide engineering support through participation in the on-call rota and contribute to maintenance change management activities.
You'll need...
- HNC, HND or degree-level qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years' experience in rolling stock maintenance, with strong hands-on knowledge of rail vehicle systems and maintenance practices.
- Proven experience developing, reviewing or improving maintenance procedures, technical instructions or maintenance schedules.
- Strong understanding of maintenance optimisation, reliability improvement and continuous improvement methodologies such as RCM, 5S or Lean principles.
- Knowledge of railway safety regulations, risk assessment processes and Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) requirements.
- Experience working with maintenance management and asset management systems to manage technical documentation and maintenance records.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering and operational teams.
- Occupational Risk Assessor qualification or experience in undertaking maintenance-related risk assessments would be advantageous.
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
- Free, confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Peer-to-Peer support from trained Mental Health First Aiders/Personne de Confiance
- 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.
Your individuality is your strength, and we want a diverse team that reflects the world we live in.