Eurostar Jobs - Jobs With Eurostar

Eurostar Jobs - Jobs With Eurostar

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Eurostar Jobs - Jobs With Eurostar

Eurostar is an innovative company to work for and it is a continually developing business, which prides itself on challenging the expectations of our customers and our competitors. With the launch of the second stage of the high-speed line, there is as much need as ever for enthusiastic, innovative and committed people to come on board and join the team.

For the full and current recruitment details visit the recruitment pages here.

There are plenty of career opportunities at Eurostar, from our drivers and train managers who crew the trains to our electricians, mechanics and engineers who work on them, to our outgoing employees in customer services and many behind the scenes office-based employees. Training is comprehensive, progression is encouraged and the benefits are great

Eurostar's main business areas include:

• Corporate and Legal Services - Responsible for security in the UK, corporate services and legal advice.
• Finance - Controls costs, bills, revenue and provides accurate information to help run the business.
• Strategic Projects - Responsible for the development of new UK rail-related projects.
• Safety Assurance - Development and maintenance of railway safety, ensuring safety standards are maintained.
• International Operations - Ensures the safe and punctual delivery of the train service.
• Commercial - Sales, marketing, branding, corporate communications, distribution, planning and the contact centre.
• Rolling Stock - Ensures the trains are safe, reliable and clean in order to meet our travellers� needs.
• Human Resources - Ensures that Eurostar�s employees are happy, safe and motivated in all aspects of their career.
• Customer Services - Ensures that our travellers experience outstanding customer service, every step of the way.
• Information Systems - Responsible for all information systems within Eurostar.

Once you have found a job you like you can apply straight away by completing an on-line application form; please bear in mind that you may also be asked to submit a copy of your CV. For on-line recruitment forms you will need to fill out your personal details, plus answer questions relating to your experience, skills and qualifications.

Online vacancies are constantly changing:

• For train host/hostess jobs, you need to contact MOMENTUM SERVICES at recruitment@lwo.momentumservices.com
• If you are looking for a catering or cleaning role, please contact OCS at www.ocs.co.uk
• If you are wanting to work for security, please contact CHUBB SECURITY at www.chubb.co.uk

Eurostar offers a wide range of benefits, from free travel to great discounts, along with some good holiday entitlements too. In fact, in a recent survey among our employees the results showed that 77% of them were satisfied with current company benefits. And here�s why, alongside your salary you can expect:

Benefits enjoyed by Eurostar employees may include:

• Free travel on Eurostar for you, your spouse and dependants
• Excellent discount rates for friends and family to travel on Eurostar 
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working patterns
• Reduced air fares and other travel discounts
• Reduced rates for travel to and from work
• Annual season ticket loan
• Excellent pension scheme
• Senior Managers also get Bonus + BUPA + Dental Care
• Virgin Tribe membership (many concessions on Virgin goods and services)

How will you be assessed?

Initial selection is via an online application form. On the basis of your application, you may be invited to attend a series of interviews and/or assessment centres. These will be conducted by a mixture of recruitment specialists and training managers from the area of the business to which you are applying. Appropriate selection methods are used according to the skills and knowledge required for each role.

Assessment may comprise of a series of interviews or might involve an assessment centre. Assessment centres may take place over a few hours or a few days depending on the requirements for the role. Typically assessment centres will involve:

• Interviews
  
• Psychometric assessment
  
• Group exercise
  
• Presentation
  
• French-language assessment
  
• Role play
  
• Further information will be provided to you should you be invited to an assessment centre so that you know what to expect.