Store Supervisor in Clacton-on-Sea

Are you an organised and detail‐focused professional with experience in stock control, looking for a hands‐on role at sea? As a Storekeeper at Stena Line, you'll experience a unique way of working—living and working onboard the Stena Britannica, sailing between Harwich and Hook of Holland. Working a week‐on, week‐off rotation, you'll become part of a close‐knit onboard community where teamwork and support are key to success.

Holding valid STCW certification and with experience working at sea, you'll play a vital role in ensuring all onboard departments—from galley to housekeeping and retail—are fully stocked and operating efficiently. This is a hands‐on and fast‐paced position where organisation, accuracy, and teamwork are essential.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate stores for all Onboard Sales & Services departments including galley, shop, housekeeping, F&B and reception
• Receive, check, and process deliveries, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders
• Maintain inventory systems, including stock levels, records, and reporting
• Monitor stock levels and initiate orders to ensure minimum and maximum levels are maintained
• Carry out regular stock counts and ensure all stock is secure and accounted for
• Manage stock rotation, returns, and disposal of surplus or damaged goods
• Maintain records of receipts, withdrawals, and discrepancies
• Support supplier coordination and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Ensure cleanliness, organisation, and compliance within all storage areas
• Support trip planning to ensure sufficient stock for expected passenger volumes

What you will experience:

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive onboard team where communication, teamwork, and a strong sense of shared responsibility are key. Life at sea brings a unique rhythm, where you live and work alongside your colleagues, building strong relationships and a real sense of camaraderie. The environment is fast‐paced and rewarding, with a shared commitment to operational excellence. You'll play a key role behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly for both crew and passengers. At Stena Line, we foster a caring culture where colleagues support one another, celebrate success, and take pride in what we achieve together.

Benefits:

• Concessionary travel on Irish Sea and North Sea routes
• 75% discount on UK Rail travel
• Company pension and life assurance
• Gym and wellbeing discounts
• Wellbeing cash plan (dental, optical, health screening)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle‐to‐work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development

Who you are:

At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. You are organised, reliable, and take pride in accuracy and attention to detail. You enjoy working in a hands‐on role and are comfortable managing physical tasks such as handling deliveries and stock. You are proactive and solution‐focused, able to manage competing priorities in a fast‐paced environment. With strong communication skills, you build positive relationships with colleagues and suppliers alike. Guided by our behaviours—welcoming, caring, and reliable—you contribute to a strong team culture and high operational standards onboard.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working at sea
• Experience in stores, inventory, or supply chain operations
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and stock control processes
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and inventory systems
• Strong organisational and problem‐solving skills
• Ability to carry out physical tasks, including lifting and handling stock
• Strong communication skills in English (additional languages are an advantage)

This is a full‐time, permanent position based onboard the Stena Britannica within our Onboard Sales & Services department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than 3rd July 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Brittany Malcolm, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, at Brittany.malcolm@stenaline.com.