Maintenance & Availability (M&A) Apprenticeship Scheme 2027

Eurostar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% underground travel benefits from D

Defined benefit pension

Free Eurostar tickets

Discounted tickets for friends &family

Ongoing training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health support

Exclusive deals & perks

Job summary

Eurostar is launching the 2027 Maintenance & Availability Apprenticeship Scheme for Traction & Rolling Stock at EECTM. The role splits time between UK locations and external colleges, with a start date targeted for February 1, 2027.

You will gain hands-on experience on high-speed trains while earning a formal qualification and competitive benefits. The apprenticeship includes online application steps, video interview, and assessment centre as part of the process, with a close date November 2,

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm about the railway industry and keen interest in engineering.
• Ability to be part of a team culture.
• GCSEs at minimum with Maths, English, IT and Science.

Responsibilities

• Get hands on experience with our fleet of high-speed trains.
• Learn from our experienced trainers and engineers.
• Attend college and learn alongside engineering apprentices from other industries.
• Study and complete coursework and consistently achieve high results in exams and assessments.
• Complete a comprehensive portfolio of evidence to complete training.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Team player

Engineering interest

GCSE/Levels readiness

Education

GCSEs / A-Levels (Maths, English, IT, Science)

Job description

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.

Eurostar is launching the 2027 Maintenance & Availability (M&A) Apprenticeship Scheme for Traction & Rolling Stock at EECTM.

We are at the cutting edge of rail engineering, and we pride ourselves by working with industry leading suppliers and consultancies. Eurostar has two fleets of high-speed trains; you will have the chance to use your knowledge to deliver innovative solutions and help Eurostar become Europe's most loved travel experience.

A Eurostar Apprentice will gain hands on experience with some of the most advanced and complicated rolling stock equipment available in the rail industry while learning from a highly experienced team.

Apprentices are provided with the opportunity to gain a formal qualification and more importantly, a chance to gain industry specific knowledge and experience from experts in the business. You will receive a competitive salary, paid holidays and company benefits while training.

You will split your time between UK Eurostar locations and external colleges as required.

This permanent position is based at our Temple Mills Depot in Leyton.

The close date for this role is 9AM on Monday, 2 November 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; Eurostar reserves the right to contact candidates before close date and to close the role earlier if suitable candidates are identified.

Our stages for this recruitment process will include completion of the online application form, a self-recorded video interview (planned to be issued on / around 9-13 November 2026) and an assessment centre (planned for 6/7 January 2027). We are targeting a start date of 1 February 2027 for these positions.

Requirements

As part of the apprenticeship scheme, you will...

• Get hands on experience with our fleet of high-speed trains
• Have the opportunity to learn from our experienced team of trainers and engineers
• Attend college where you will work and learn alongside engineering apprentices from other industries
• Study and complete coursework and consistently achieve high results in exams and assessments
• Complete a comprehensive portfolio of evidence to complete your training

You’ll have

• Enthusiasm about the railway industry and have a keen interest in engineering
• The ability to be part of a team culture
• A levels or GCSEs at a grade 5 in Maths, English, IT subjects and Science as a minimum

Offers of employment are subject to the successful achievement of GCSE Maths, English, IT subjects and Science at a GCSE grade 5 as a minimum.

If you are passionate about starting a career in engineering and want to work for a company at the leading edge of innovation in the rail industry, then the Eurostar Apprenticeship Scheme is for you.

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.