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 Quality Engineer in our Rolling Stock team. The Quality Engineer will be integral in assisting the UK & Continental Quality Manager in ensuring alignment with BS EN ISO9001 (QMS) and ECM requirements (regulation (EU) 2019/779).
This is a permanent role is based 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 Monday, 13 April 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.
Internal reference only: This is a grade E role, travel services 3-4.
Requirements
We’re looking for someone to:
- Conduct internal audits in line with ISO 9001 and ECM legislation, and manage post-audit action plans.
- Oversee non-conformance processes within the Rolling Stock domain, identifying issues, tracking actions, and reporting KPIs.
- Monitor compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ECM requirements through inspections and process checks.
- Support the implementation of quality assurance practices and provide training on ISO 9001 and ECM standards.
- Engage with staff and managers to ensure procedures are followed and quality issues are addressed effectively.
- Create management reports for periodic quality and safety reviews, and maintain traceability of audit documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage quality-related projects and systems (e.g. TMI App, Qualishare).
You'll need...
- Excellent knowledge of the railway industry, an engineering background, and experience leading internal audits against ISO 9001.
- Fluency in both English and French, written and spoken.
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent experience) plus ISO 9001 Lead Auditor specialisation.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in quality management, continuous improvement, and autonomous execution of duties.
- Advanced expertise in ISO 9001, auditing, quality issue management, CAPA/root cause analysis, and problem‑solving tools (8D, 5 Whys).
- Strong understanding of ECM requirements, the Process Approach, and the PDCA cycle.
- Advanced relationship‑management skills
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
At Eurostar, we're not just in the business of transportation, we're in the business of making your journeys across Europe unforgettable. Together, we want to create moments that stay with you throughout your travels and long after you've arrived, from the quick coffee run on the way to the station, to the moment you’ve arrived at your destination to sit down at a local favourite. With our dynamic and ambitious spirit, Eurostar is proud to have a connected and cosmopolitan team who feel at home in five countries. And the Eurostar journey doesn’t stop there, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to improve what we do. On the platform, in our depot, in our offices, and on board, we share the same goal – to create a memorable experience and elevate your trips. Together, we go further.
