2nd Engineer

Stena Line; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concessionary ferry travel

Rail travel discounts

Pension & life assurance

Onboard 24/28 weeks schedule

Recognition scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health plan

Training & progression opportunities

Job summary

Stena Line is seeking a Second Engineer to join the team aboard Stena Superfast 8 (Cairnryan - Belfast). You report to the Chief Engineer and support the Master, carrying out maintenance and ensuring safe operations aboard the vessel.

The role offers a hands-on leadership path with opportunities to step into Chief Engineer roles, along with travel concessions, pension, health plan and ongoing training. Applicants should hold a Chief Engineer Unlimited CoC and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must hold STCW certifications listed and Chief Engineer Unlimited CoC.
• Proven ability to operate within shipboard safety and SMS procedures.

Responsibilities

• Your designated areas of responsibility as allocated by the Chief Engineer
• Acting in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel’s emergency organisation.
• Carrying out maintenance on board as directed by the Chief Engineer in accordance with vessel’s Planned Maintenance Program.
• Being familiar with the ships operating and technical procedures.
• Managing all identified risk to ship, personnel and environment and establish appropriate safeguards.
• Reporting to the Chief Engineer, any incident or accident relating to any injury or potential hazard aboard along with any deficiencies in machinery or equipment particularly safety equipment.
• 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 an ability to be hands on.

Skills

Welcoming attitude

Caring

Reliable

Education

STCW Elementary First Aid

STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

STCW Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

Chief Engineer Unlimited COC

Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Are you an Engineer looking for a great work life balance with excellent career advancement opportunities? Stena Line are looking for a 2 nd Engineer to join the team onStena Superfast 8 (Cairnryan - Belfast).

As a Second Engineer you are responsible to the Master in all respects and are directly accountable to the Chief Engineer for the execution of your duties. Your tasks as an engineer are diverse and as such you will have the opportunity to use and develop your problem-solving skills in a wide range of scenarios. As a Second Engineer you are responsible for:

• Your designated areas of responsibility as allocated by the Chief Engineer
• Acting in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel’s emergency organisation.
• Carrying out maintenance on board as directed by the Chief Engineer in accordance with vessel’s Planned Maintenance Program.
• Being familiar with the ships operating and technical procedures.
• Managing all identified risk to ship, personnel and environment and establish appropriate safeguards.
• Reporting to the Chief Engineer, any incident or accident relating to any injury or potential hazard aboard along with any deficiencies in machinery or equipment particularly safety equipment.
• 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 an 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.

Stena Line wants to continue to be a safe, flexible and attractive employer and have a variety of benefits for our crew. We believe a great work/life balance will create the best environment for us to be creative and productive. By holding your Chief Engineer (Unlimited) CoC you are in an excellent position for career advancement with regular opportunities for time in Chief Engineer roles. See some of our other benefits below:

• 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)
• 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 believe you are welcoming with an open positive attitude. You should welcome new challenges and use your previous experience to benefit your team.

You are caring; you are a true team player who collaborates well with colleagues and other stakeholders.

We also believe you are reliable; you create results and see through everything you do.

Qualifications:

• STCW Elementary First Aid
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
• STCW Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
• Chief Engineer Unlimited COC - applicants must hold this documentation at the time of application
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Preferred Certification:

• Crowd Management Training
• Passenger Safety Training

Interested?

If you have any questions regarding the position or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Alison, Talent Acquisition Partner, [e-mail].

About Stena Line

Stena Line is one of Europe's leading ferry companies with approximately 40 vessels and 19 routes in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean operating 25,700 sailings each year. Stena Line is an important part of the European logistics network and develops new intermodal freight solutions by combining transport by rail, road and sea. Stena Line also plays an important role in tourism in Europe with its extensive passenger operations. The company is family-owned, was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gothenburg. Stena Line has 6,200 employees and an annual turnover of 19.5 billion SEK.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a safe and 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,Cairnryan

Last day of application: October, 15, 2026

Our sustainability strategy

Our commitment to sustainability is centred around five focus areas linked to the UN Global Goals which are directly related to our business.

Here at Stena Line, we are all part of the same crew. We might not work on the same ship or even at sea, but we are all still family

Did you know that only 2 % of all people working within shipping are women? At the same time studies show that gender equal companies make more money, is better at keeping talent and show more innovation and creativity.