Industrial Engineer

Eurostar International Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Pension scheme

Free Eurostar tickets

Discounted tickets for friends/family

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Eurostar International Ltd. is seeking an Industrial Engineer in the Rolling Stock department. Based at the Temple Mills depot in Leyton, the role is permanent with hybrid working and a minimum of four days on site weekly.

You will lead VMIs, schedule maintenance, and drive reliability improvements across the fleet. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in rolling stock maintenance, strong rail systems knowledge, and experience with maintenance/asset management systems.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree-level qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in rolling stock maintenance with hands-on knowledge.
• Proven experience developing or improving maintenance procedures/schedules.
• Strong understanding of maintenance optimisation and reliability improvement methodologies (RCM, 5S, Lean).
• Knowledge of railway safety regulations, risk assessment processes and ECM requirements.
• Experience with maintenance/asset management systems to manage technical docs and records.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Occupational Risk Assessor qualification or experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMIs).
• Manage fleet maintenance schedules, star charts and asset records.
• Drive maintenance optimisation initiatives to improve reliability and availability.
• Collaborate with engineering, depot operations, suppliers and international maintenance locations.
• Support tooling, equipment and maintenance method development and implementation.
• Lead improvement workshops using 5S, RCM and lean methods.
• Conduct maintenance risk assessments and implement mitigations.
• Provide engineering support through on-call rotation and change management activities.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Fleet maintenance

VMIs development

Risk assessments

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Rail vehicle systems knowledge

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree

HNC/HND

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Asset management systems

Job description

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. 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.
  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.
  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.
  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.