Salary circa £35k dependent upon experience plus attractive benefits package

Eurotunnel manages, maintains and operates the Channel Tunnel Fixed Link Concession between Folkestone and Coquelles, France. Opened on 6 May 1994, the Fixed Link is a rolling motorway which transports passenger and commercial freight vehicles on board Shuttles across the Channel at 140kph, in 35 minutes. It also allows the running of third party passenger and railfreight trains. The advantages of the Channel Tunnel are security, reliability, speed, frequency and respect for the environment.

An innovative rail company and responsible infrastructure manager, Eurotunnel is part of the Getlink group and is a leading stakeholder in the economies around Kent and Calais, contributing to the dynamism of the regions surrounding its operations. As a responsible employer, the Getlink Group is committed to providing a working environment that fosters personal development and fulfilment in order to attract and retain good and qualified staff.

In 2018, Eurotunnel Shuttles carried circa 1.7 million trucks, and 2.6 million passenger vehicles and facilitated the transportation of just over 1m tonnes of freight and some 11m Eurostar passengers. The Channel Tunnel facilitates trade worth circa £91.4bn per year, representing a quarter of all UK trade in goods with the European Union.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Technician to join our Works Train department. Working at our terminal in Folkestone you will provide technical and logistical support to the Works Train team. Your activities will include investigation cause analysis, developing and management of railway compliant engineering solutions and leading on internal projects.

This position plays a key role in ensuring equipment is safe and compliant with railway procedures and legislation. It also ensures the continual development of the Works Train team to guarantee service quality and standards.

You will ideally hold a technical degree or be qualified to HND or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering. Health & Safety certification, such as NEBOSH or IOSH is required. This position requires the individual to have a minimum of 5 years previous experience of working in an electrical or mechanical environment and extensive knowledge of electro/mechanical equipment. Experience of working with rolling stock or industrial road or rail plant would be an advantage, as would be proficiency in project management and developing competencies within a team.

The Senior Technician works day shifts, Monday to Friday, but is required to work occasional unsocial hours to meet the business need. Participation in an on call roster is also required.

This position will interest you if you are passionate about working in a team committed to using their engineering experience to resolve technical problems to deliver a high quality of service for our customers.


In return for your contribution you will receive an attractive benefits package, including:

• Private Healthcare • Contributory Pension Scheme • Life Assurance


• Concessionary Travel • Company Share Incentive Plan • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays


Eurotunnel is committed to equal opportunities.

If you would like to apply for this position please visit our recruitment page at:

www.getlinkgroup.com/uk/group/Recruitment