Systems Engineer (Mechanical)

Eurostar International; Walthamstow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits for work and leisure

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free Eurostar tickets

Discounted tickets for friends and I

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health support

Job summary

Eurostar is seeking a Systems Engineer (Mechanical) to maintain and improve the performance of mechanical systems across the cl373 and cl374 fleets. You will lead investigations, develop engineering changes, and support overhaul projects to ensure lifecycle and reliability targets are met.

This permanent on-site role is based at Temple Mills depot in Leyton, with hybrid working; attend site four days per week. Close date: 4 November 2026, 17:00.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in rolling stock engineering or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of rolling stock systems and maintenance principles.
• Experience with fault investigation, RCAs and reliability improvement.
• Understanding railway standards (TSI/EN/UIC/ISO).
• Ability to interpret drawings and data.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for assigned mechanical systems across the fleet.
• Lead investigations into faults, defects, incidents, non-conformances.
• Develop and approve engineering changes and maintenance improvements.
• Support reliability and performance initiatives through design, maintenance, lifecycle optimisation.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, testing, and system acceptance.
• Provide technical support to depot teams, suppliers and operations.
• Manage system obsolescence and maintain long-term availability.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation in compliance with standards.
• Participate in on-call engineering rota.

Skills

Technical authority

Fault diagnosis

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

System maintenance

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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 Systems Engineer (Mechanical) in our Rolling Stock department. The Systems Engineer (Mechanical) is a key role within the Engineering team and has the responsibility for maintaining and managing the performance of their systems of responsibility across the Eurostar cl373 and cl374 fleets. This includes conducting investigations where necessary, optimising and improving our maintenance, and supporting the development and execution of overhaul projects to ensure the correct level of scope related to current life cycle and reliability performance is accounted for.

This is a permanent role is based on site at our Temple Mills depot in Leyton. Hybrid working is available, with the expectation you attend site 4 days per week.

The close date for this role is 5pm on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Internal use only: Grade E1 travel services 3-4.

Requirements

We're looking for someone to:

• Act as the technical authority for assigned mechanical systems, ensuring their safe, reliable, and compliant performance across the fleet.
• Lead investigations into system faults, defects, incidents, and non-conformances, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering changes, modifications, and maintenance improvements for responsible systems.
• Support fleet reliability and performance initiatives through design, maintenance, and lifecycle optimisation activities.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, FMEA activities, testing, commissioning, and system acceptance processes.
• Provide technical support and maintenance engineering expertise to depot teams, suppliers, and operational stakeholders.
• Manage system obsolescence and work closely with suppliers to maintain long-term system availability and performance.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, ensuring compliance with railway standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the on-call engineering rota, responding to safety incidents and operational needs as required.

You'll need...

• HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or related Engineering discipline (Chartered Engineer status or working towards desirable)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in rolling stock engineering, maintenance, reliability, or fleet support environments.
• Strong knowledge of modern rolling stock systems and train maintenance principles.
• Experience of fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, system investigations, and reliability improvement activities.
• Understanding of railway standards and regulations, including TSI, EN, UIC, and ISO requirements.
• Experience supporting engineering change management, testing, commissioning, and system acceptance activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical documentation, and analyse data using Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• 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

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.