Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience with high-speed trains and learn from experts on the Maintenance & Availability Apprenticeship Scheme.
- Receive a competitive salary, paid holidays, and company benefits while training.
- Split time between UK Eurostar locations and external colleges, based at Temple Mills Depot in Leyton.
- Applications close at 9 AM on Monday, 2 November 2026, with a target start date of 1 February 2027.
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
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.
What You'll Need
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.
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.
How to Apply
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.
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.