Mechanical Systems Engineer – Rolling Stock (Hybrid)

Eurostar International Ltd.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% off underground travel from Day 1

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free Eurostar tickets

Discounted Eurostar tickets for family

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders / Personne 

Exclusive deals and discounts

Job summary

Eurostar International Ltd. is seeking a Systems Engineer (Mechanical) in the Rolling Stock department. The role focuses on maintaining and improving performance across the cl373 and cl374 fleets, with involvement in investigations, changes, and lifecycle optimization.

Hybrid on-site work at Temple Mills, Leyton with 4 days on site. The position requires a Mechanical Engineering degree (HNC/HND acceptable) and at least 5 years in rolling stock environments, plus strong Excel data analysis and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (HNC/HND acceptable).
• Chartered Engineer status desirable.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in rolling stock engineering, maintenance, reliability, or fleet support.
• Strong knowledge of modern rolling stock systems and train maintenance principles.
• Experience with fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and data in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for mechanical systems, ensuring safe, reliable performance across the fleet.
• Lead investigations into faults, defects, incidents, and non-conformances with root-cause actions.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering changes and maintenance improvements.
• Support fleet reliability and performance through design, maintenance and lifecycle activities.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, testing, commissioning and system acceptance.
• Provide technical support to depot teams, suppliers and operations.
• Manage system obsolescence and work with suppliers for long-term availability.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation in line with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the on-call engineering rota for safety incidents and operational needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Eurostar International Ltd. is seeking a Systems Engineer (Mechanical) in the Rolling Stock department. The role focuses on maintaining and improving performance across the cl373 and cl374 fleets, with involvement in investigations, changes, and lifecycle optimization.

Hybrid on-site work at Temple Mills, Leyton with 4 days on site. The position requires a Mechanical Engineering degree (HNC/HND acceptable) and at least 5 years in rolling stock environments, plus strong Excel data analysis and