At a Glance
- Tasks: Support engine teams onboard and develop your skills while maintaining our vessels.
- Company: Join Stena Line, a leader in sustainable shipping with a family-like culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy concessionary ferry travel, discounted rail travel, and a comprehensive health plan.
- Other info: Full-time, permanent role with excellent training and progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Experience diverse working hours and make a real impact on passenger transport.
- Qualifications: Basic STCW training and ENG1 certificates; passenger vessel experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you an Engine rating looking for a great work-life balance? Stena Line is recruiting Engine Ratings with passenger vessel experience to join our fleet pool! In this role, you will support our engine teams onboard while developing your skills and knowledge on our vessels. You will have no set location and have the opportunity to work on all of our Irish Sea vessels. As an Engine Rating, you will work with planned maintenance jobs, operational duties and general maintenance of parts of the vessel managed by the Chief/Second engineer. The job also includes cleaning, painting and greasing.
Some of your key responsibilities:
- Acting in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel's emergency organisation.
- Carrying out engine room watch-keeping duties as directed.
- Carrying out engine room fire and safety patrols as directed.
- Assisting in the maintenance of all engine room firefighting and safety equipment as directed by the second engineer.
- Be familiar with the relevant parts, procedures and requirements of the SMS contained within the DOCMAP system.
- Take an active interest in the duties above your rank to ensure confidence in stepping up and the ability to be hands-on.
What you will experience: Stena Line exists to be a trusted link between people, places, and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling businesses to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places. The role involves various working hours as the vessel runs on a 24-hour schedule.
Benefits:
- Concessionary ferry travel throughout the Irish Sea
- Discounted UK and European rail travel
- Company pension & life assurance scheme
- 24 weeks per annum onboard with 28 weeks per annum off (inclusive of 4 rostered weeks annual leave)
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Westfield Health Cash Healthcare plan (access to online GP, cash back from various health and dental treatments, gym memberships)
- Continuous training, coaching and development within a helpful and encouraging environment with progression opportunities
Who you are: At Stena Line, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. Regardless of your role, welcoming, caring and reliable guides you in your everyday work and the challenges you face. We are looking for someone with the right attitude to learn new things and improve themselves within a well-organised innovative and safety-conscious organisation. Someone who is comfortable being self-dependent and keen also to be part of a small hard-working & dedicated engine team.
The Must-Haves:
- Valid right to work in the UK and UK National Insurance number
- Basic STCW training and ENG1 certificates
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat training
- Passenger vessel experience is preferred but not essential
Interested? This is a full-time, permanent position within our fleet engine department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact searecruitments@stenaline.com. Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment.
About Stena Line: As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transporting passengers and freight. We have over 5,900 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, all actively supporting the daily business. Our purpose is to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places. We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.
Location: United Kingdom/Ireland, Holyhead
Last day of application: August, 05, 2026
Fleet Engine Rating employer: Stena Line Limited
At Stena Line, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture in Holyhead. As a Duty Manager, you will benefit from comprehensive employee development opportunities, a commitment to safety and operational excellence, and the chance to lead a dedicated team in delivering outstanding customer service. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and fosters a collaborative environment.
