AB/Deck Rating (Belfast - Birkenhead)

Stena Line; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses paid

Crew travel organised

Marine health care scheme

Onboard gym access

Job summary

Stena Line seeks energetic Deck Ratings to join our Birkenhead/Belfast teams. You will support deck operations onboard, assist with mooring and loading/unloading, and engage in safety patrols and drills. This full-time role offers training and development within a safety-focused environment.

We value readiness to learn, teamwork, and a proactive approach to onboard duties. Travel to and from the ship will be organized by our crewing team, with access to onboard amenities and health care schemes.

Qualifications

• Must hold Full STCW training and ENG1 Medical.
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat training.
• Frontier Worker Permit is required.
• Passenger vessel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe and efficient deck operations including mooring and loading/unloading.
• Participate in emergency duties, lookout, fire and safety patrols, and training.

Education

STCW training

ENG1 Medical

Survival Craft training

Rescue Boat training

Frontier Worker Permit

Passenger vessel experience

Job description

Are you seeking a great work-life balance and a chance to expand your skills? Stena Line is recruiting Deck Ratings to join our Belfast - Birkenhead teams!

In this role, you will support our deck teams onboard while developing your knowledge on our vessels.

Your Role:

• Assist with safe and efficient operations, including mooring, loading/unloading, and general maintenance led by the chief officers.
• Participate in emergency duties, lookout, fire and safety patrols, and training.

What You’ll Experience:

• Access to onboard gym and communal areas.

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’re looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and grow in a supportive, innovative, and safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Full STCW training and ENG1 Medical
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat training
• Frontier Worker Permit is required
• Passenger vessel experience is preferred

Stena Line wants to continue to be a safe, flexible, and attractive employer with 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.

• Travel expenses are paid for by Stena Line
• Travel to and from the ship is organised for you by our crewing team
• Marine Benefits health care scheme covering you and your family while you are onboard and at home
• Continuous training, coaching and development within a helpful and encouraging environment

Interested?

This is a full-time, permanent position.

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 support 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.

Last day of application: November, 09, 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.