Maintenance Configuration Controller

Eurostar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Pension

Free tickets

Discounted tickets

Training

Job summary

Eurostar is seeking a Maintenance Configuration Controller to supervise maintenance traceability, archiving, and data management across the Rolling Stock teams. You will help define international maintenance planning for three depots and ensure accurate production records for safety-critical components.

The role is permanent, based at Temple Mills depot in Leyton. Close date is 08 October 2026, 17:00. Strong collaboration with Engineering and Operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of engineering and operating practices of rolling stock required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in UK/European railways desired.
• Strong IT systems and data handling capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee traceability and documentation of maintenance activities, focusing on safety-critical components.
• Manage archiving, data storage and production records; ensure accuracy of component documents and counters.
• Develop and improve systems, databases, KPIs and procedures; ensure cross-team adoption.

Skills

Traceability

Documentation

IT systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

French language

Railway knowledge

Education

Experience in railways

Tools

Archiving systems

Maintenance planning system

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.

An exciting opportunity awaits you as Maintenance Configuration Controller in our Rolling Stock team. In this role you'll be responsible for monitoring the traceability of maintenance activities performed by the three depots, particularly vigilant for safety-critical components (i.e. running gear). Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the Archiving and Data storage for all Production Records, component documents and counters and will support the definition of the international maintenance planning for the three depots.

This is a permanent role based at our Temple Mills depot in Leyton. The close date for this role is 5pm on Wednesday 08 October 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.

Requirements

We're looking for someone to:

• Oversee traceability and documentation of maintenance activities, with strong focus on safety-critical components such as running gear and axles
• Manage archiving, data storage, and production records, ensuring accurate upkeep of component documents and counters
• Develop and improve systems, databases, KPIs, and procedures, ensuring clear communication and adoption across teams
• Ensure all maintenance exams, tasks, and campaigns are correctly created, planned, actioned, and monitored
• Create and structure work reports and maintenance campaigns, particularly those related to safety-critical components
• Lead the planning team's work-order creation process within the Engineering Maintenance System, implementing effective planning and monitoring procedures
• Monitor fleet restrictions, manage derogation requests, and support critical configuration and data processes as needed
• Forecast material requirements, analyse usage trends, support international maintenance planning, and act as the first point of contact for data or archiving issues

You’ll need...

• Experienced professional with extensive knowledge of engineering and operating practices of rolling stock essential with at least 5-years successful experience involving UK or European railways
• A thorough knowledge for IT systems and system specification development
• Experience in the management of the technical records in a depot and production planning
• A thorough knowledge of railway components performance and their maintenance regime
• Good communication skills, with an ability to build good working relationships across internal and external teams
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A working knowledge of written and spoken French Language (desirable, not essential)

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.

Your individuality is your strength, and we want a diverse team that reflects the world we live in.