3rd Engineer (Belfast - Cairnryan)

Stena Line; Belfast City District, Cairnryan; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concessionary ferry travel

Discounted UK/European rail travel

Company pension & life assurance

24 weeks onboard with 28 weeks off (4-

Recognition scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health Cash Healthcare plan

Continuous training and progression

Job summary

Stena Line is seeking an experienced 3rd Engineer to join the Belfast–Cairnryan route. You will report to the Chief Engineer and support the Master in a variety of engine-room duties, using problem-solving skills across a range of scenarios.

The role offers opportunities for progression and a balanced work-life dynamic. Ideal candidates hold STCW certificates, ENG1, and a current 2nd Engineer CoC, with passenger vessel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic STCW training and ENG1 certificates.
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
• STCW Seafarers with Designated Security Duties.
• 2nd Engineer Unlimited CoC III/2.
• Passenger vessel experience is highly desirable.
• Crowd Management Training and Passenger Safety Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Master and Chief Engineer in daily duties.
• Fulfill duties in the engine department on the Belfast–Cairnryan route.
• Engage in continuous training and development within a supportive team environment.

Skills

Welcoming

Caring

Reliable

Education

Basic STCW training

ENG1 certificate

STCW Proficiency: Survival Craft

STCW Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

2nd Engineer Unlimited CoC III/2

Crowd Management Training

Passenger Safety Training

Job description

Are you an Engineer looking for a great work-life balance with excellent career advancement opportunities? Then we have the perfect role for you! Stena Line are looking for an experienced 3rd Engineer to join the team on our Belfast-Cairnryan route.

As an 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.

What you will experience

Stena Line wants to continue to be a safe, flexible and attractive employer and have a variety of benefits for crew. We believe a great work/life balance will create the best environment for us to be creative and productive. You will be in an excellent position for career advancement with regular opportunities for progression.

• Concessionary ferry travel throughout the Irish Sea and North 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

• Basic STCW training and ENG1 certificates
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
• STCW Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
• 2nd Engineer Unlimited CoC III/2

Preferred Certification

• Crowd Management Training
• Passenger Safety Training

Passenger vessel experience is highly desirable for this role.

Interested?

This is a full-time, permanent position based on Stena Superfast 7 within our Engine department.

If you have any questions regarding the position or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Ricky, 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 6,200 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company. 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 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 safe and sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.

Last day of application: November, 23, 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.