Fleet 2nd Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses paid

Concessionary ferry travel

Discounted rail travel

Company pension & life assurance

24 weeks onboard with 28 weeks off

Recognition scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health plan

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Stena Line seeks a Fleet Second Engineer to support engine teams across our Irish Sea ferries. You will contribute to maintenance, safety, and vessel operations while developing skills on our fleet.

The role involves working on various vessels with no fixed base location and a focus on hands-on problem solving. The successful candidate will hold STCW and Chief Engineer Unlimited COC, with extensive safety training.

Qualifications

• Essential certifications for maritime operations.
• STCW certs and Chief Engineer Unlimited COC required at application.
• Additional safety and crowd management trainings are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain designated areas of responsibility as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Carry out maintenance on board as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Be familiar with ship's operating and technical procedures.
• Manage identified risks to ship, personnel and environment and establish safeguards.
• Report incidents or deficiencies to Chief Engineer, especially safety equipment.
• Be proactive in stepping up beyond rank and hands-on duties.

Skills

Problem solving

Maintenance on board

Emergency procedures

SMS procedures

Safety awareness

Hands-on

Education

STCW Elementary First Aid

STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

STCW Personal Survival Techniques

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

STCW Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

Chief Engineer Unlimited COC

Crowd Management Training

Passenger Safety Training

High Voltage – Management Level

Job description

Are you a 2nd Engineer looking for a great work-life balance with excellent career advancement opportunities? Stena Line is looking for an experienced engineer to join our fleet pool!

In this role, you will be a key support to our engine teams onboard while developing your skills and knowledge on our ferries.

The role has no set location; you will have the opportunity to work on all of our Irish Sea vessels.

Skills

As a Fleet Second Engineer, 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 the vessel’s Planned Maintenance Program.
• Being familiar with the ship's operating and technical procedures.
• Managing all identified risks to the ship, personnel and environment and establishing 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 business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends, and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places.

Benefits

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 Chief Engineer Engineer Unlimited CoC you are in an excellent position for career advancement.

• Travel expenses and travel time paid
• 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

Essential Certification:

• STCW Elementary First Aid
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
• STCW Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
• Chief Engineer Unlimited COC – candidates must hold this document at the time of application

Preferred Certification

• Crowd Management Training
• Passenger Safety Training
• High Voltage – Management Level

Interested?

This is a full‑time, permanent position based within our Irish Sea Engineer department.

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

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, 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.