2nd Officer

Stena Line; Cairnryan; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concessionary ferry travel throughout 

Discounted UK and European rail travel

Company pension & life assurance

24 weeks per annum onboard with 28 off

Recognition scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health Cash Healthcare plan

Continuous training, coaching and dev

Job summary

Stena Line is seeking a 2nd Officer for the Cairnryan–Belfast route on a full‑time basis. You will be responsible to the Master for deck operations, navigation support, and safe vessel performance, with opportunities for advancement through our training schemes.

You must hold STCW Training and ENG1, a Chief Officer Unlimited CoC, and the legal right to work in the UK. This is a permanent role on a passenger vessel with competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on crew welfare.

Qualifications

• Valid STCW Training and ENG1 certificate.
• Officer of the Chief Officer Unlimited CoC.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Your designated areas of responsibility as allocated by the Chief Mate/Master.
• Acting in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel’s emergency organisation.
• Carrying out maintenance on board as directed by the vessel’s Planned Maintenance Program.
• Being familiar with the ship's operating and navigational procedures.
• Managing all identified risks to ship, personnel, and environment and establishing appropriate safeguards.
• Reporting to the Chief Officer, 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
• Bridge Navigating Officer
• Loading and unloading the vessel.

Skills

Bridge Navigating Officer

Loading and unloading

Education

STCW Training & ENG1

Job description

Are you a Deck Officer looking for a great work-life balance with excellent career advancement opportunities? Then we have the perfect role for you! Stena Line is hiring a 2nd Officer to join the team on our Cairnryan - Belfast route.

Skills

As a deck officer, you are responsible to the master in all respects and are directly accountable to them for the execution of your duties. Your tasks as an officer 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 Third Officer, you are responsible for:

• Your designated areas of responsibility as allocated by the Chief Mate/Master.
• Acting in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel’s emergency organisation.
• Carrying out maintenance on board as directed by the vessel’s Planned Maintenance Program.
• Being familiar with the ship's operating and navigational procedures.
• Managing all identified risks to ship, personnel, and environment and establishing appropriate safeguards.
• Reporting to the Chief Officer, 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
• Bridge Navigating Officer
• Loading and unloading the vessel.

What You Will Experience

Stena Line wants to continue to be a safe, flexible, and attractive employer and have a variety of benefits for the crew. We believe a great work/life balance will create the best environment for us to be creative and productive. By holding your Officer of the Watch Unlimited CoC or Chief Officer Unlimited CoC you are in an excellent position for career advancement with the opportunity to gain experience.

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)
• 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

• Valid STCW Training and ENG1 certificate
• Officer of the Chief Officer Unlimited CoC
• Valid Right to Work in the UK

Preferred Qualifications

• Passenger Safety Training
• Crowd Management Training

Passenger Vessel Experience Is Preferred For This Role.

This is a full-time, permanent position based on Stena Superfast 8 within our deck department.

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

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 transportation of both 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 businesses to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favorite places.