Brakes & Air Systems Engineer

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.

The Brakes and Air Systems Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of braking systems and pneumatic (air) components across Eurostar Class 373 and Class 374 fleet of trains. This role ensures that all braking systems meet safety regulations, operational performance standards, and customer specifications. The engineer works closely with the wider engineering team as well as with suppliers and design authorities for the systems. This is a permanent role based on site at our Temple Mills depot in Leyton. Hybrid working is available, with the expectation you attend site 4 days per week.

We’re looking for someone to:

• Act as Eurostar’s technical specialist for brakes and air systems across the Class 373 and Class 374 fleets, ensuring all systems meet safety, reliability and regulatory standards.
• Lead investigations into braking and pneumatic system issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Optimise and improve maintenance strategies, including monitoring reliability, managing obsolescence risks and supporting overhaul programmes.
• Work closely with suppliers, design authorities and internal engineering teams to resolve technical issues and ensure robust system performance.
• Provide expert technical input into maintenance planning, project delivery and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with evolving safety, sustainability and regulatory requirements across all braking and air system activities.
• Support documentation updates, risk assessments and technical decision‑making related to these safety‑critical systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance fleet availability, operational performance and lifecycle management.
• Participate in the on‑call engineering rota, responding to safety incidents and operational needs as required.

You’ll need...

• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/D or Degree) with proven expertise in rolling stock braking and pneumatic systems, including design, maintenance, testing and system improvements.
• Strong technical knowledge of pneumatics, electro‑pneumatics, mechanical and regenerative braking, system integration, and safety‑critical braking requirements.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in rolling stock engineering, with the ability to lead technical investigations, diagnose complex faults and interpret engineering drawings and standards.
• Solid understanding of railway regulations and standards (e.g. TSI, EN, UIC, ISO) and experience supporting certification, homologation and engineering changes.
• Skilled in reliability and maintenance engineering, including FMEA, failure investigations, obsolescence management, and collaborating with suppliers and performance teams.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally, use Microsoft Office effectively, and operate in both English (advanced) and French (desirable).

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

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.