Maintenance & Availability (M&A) Apprenticeship Scheme 2027

Eurostar International Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% off underground travel from Day 1

Competitive defined benefit pension

Free Eurostar tickets

Discounted Eurostar tickets for family

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders/Confiance

Exclusive deals and discounts

Job summary

Eurostar is launching the 2027 Maintenance & Availability Apprenticeship Scheme for Traction & Rolling Stock at EECTM. An Apprentice will gain hands-on experience with high-speed rolling stock while learning from an expert team, split between UK locations and external colleges.

You will study coursework, build a portfolio of evidence, and complete a formal qualification. The scheme offers competitive pay, holidays and company benefits, with a start date targeted for 1 February 2027 and close

Qualifications

• A levels or GCSEs with minimum Grade 5 in Maths, English, IT and Science.
• Interest in engineering and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn through college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Get hands on experience with our fleet of high-speed trains.
• Learn from our experienced trainers and engineers.
• Attend college and work 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Interest in engineering

Enthusiasm for railway industry

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English, IT, and Science (minimum grade 5)

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 rollingstock 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.

We are targeting a start date of 1 February 2027.

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.

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 supportvia our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Peer-to-Peer supportfrom trained Mental Health First Aiders/Personne de Confiance.
• Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks.

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.