Fleet 3rd Engineer

Stena Line; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concessionary ferry travel across the)

Rail travel discounts (UK/Europe)

Company pension & life assurance

24 weeks onboard per year with 28 off

Recognition scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Continued training and progression

Job summary

Stena Line is seeking a Fleet Third Engineer to support engine teams across the Irish Sea fleet. You will report to the Master and Chief Engineer, with responsibilities spanning maintenance, safety, and procedural compliance across vessels.

Key qualities include hands-on capability, proactive risk management, and a readiness to step up when needed. This full-time role involves assignments on multiple ships within our fleet.

Qualifications

• STCW certificates required for maritime operations.
• 2nd Engineer Unlimited COC is mandatory at application time.
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief/Third Engineer in maintaining vessel systems.
• Carry out maintenance in accordance with the vessel's Planned Maintenance Program.
• Be familiar with ship operating and technical procedures and SMS requirements.
• Identify and manage risk to ship, personnel and environment and implement safeguards.
• Report any incidents or deficiencies related to machinery or equipment.

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

2nd 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 Fleet 3 rd Engineer to join our team. This position has no set location allowing you to use your experience to support our engine teams across the fleet while developing new skills on different vessel types.

As a Fleet Third 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 Third Engineer, you are responsible for:

• Your designated areas of responsibility as allocated by the Chief Engineer/Second Engineer.
• Acting in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel’s emergency organisation.
• Carrying out maintenance on board as directed by the Third 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 Third 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 crew. We believe a great work/life balance will create the best environment for us to be creative and productive. By holding your 2 nd Engineer Engineer 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

• 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
• 2nd Engineer Unlimited COC – candidates must hold this document at the time of application
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Preferred Certification

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

Interested?

This is a full-time, permanent position based on all ships throughout our Irish Sea fleet.

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.

Last day of application: November, 06, 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.