Fleet Able Seafarer Deck

Stena Line; Holyhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime company is seeking an Able Seafarer to support engine teams on passenger vessels. This full-time, permanent role offers you the chance to gain experience across our fleet. Responsibilities include assisting chief officers, performing safety duties, and participating in fire drills. Enjoy benefits like concessionary travel, a company pension, and continuous training. Ideal candidates are fluent in English and have relevant certifications, ready to work in a flexible schedule environment.

Benefits

Concessionary ferry travel

Discounted UK and European rail travel

Company pension & life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Healthcare plan

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Passenger vessel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe and efficient completion of the duties as required by chief officers.
• Carry out duties in the muster list during emergencies.
• Perform lookout and general bridge duties as directed.
• Carry out fire and safety patrols as directed.

Skills

Fluent in English

Able Seafarer Deck CoC (II/5)

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat training

Education

Full STCW training and ENG1 Medical

Job description

Are you an Able Seafarer (deck) looking for a great work-life balance? Stena Line is recruiting Deck Ratings with passenger vessel experience to join our fleet pool!

In this role, you will support our engine teams onboard while developing your skills and knowledge on our vessels. You will have no set location and have the opportunity to work on all of our Irish Sea vessels.

Some of Your Key Responsibilities

• The deck ratings are responsible for assisting in the safe and efficient completion of the duties required by the chief officers standing work routines, planned maintenance jobs, operational duties, mooring/unmooring, loading/unloading, marshalling of traffic, securing/unlashing of vehicles and general maintenance to the parts of the vessel managed by the chief officer including cleaning, painting and greasing.
• Carrying out duties as set in the muster list during any emergency.
• Carrying out lookout and general bridge duties as directed.
• Carrying out fire and safety patrols as directed.
• Assisting in the maintenance of all firefighting, safety and lifesaving equipment.
• Attending all statutory fire and safety drills onboard and assisting in training as required by the master.

What You Will Experience

The role involves various working hours, as our ships run on a 24‑hour schedule. Onboard, you have access to the gym and communal crew areas, where you can relax with your colleagues.

Benefits

• Concessionary ferry travel throughout the Irish 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 are looking for someone with the right attitude, who is enthusiastic to learn new things and improve themselves within a well‑organised, innovative and safety‑conscious organisation.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English
• Able Seafarer Deck CoC (II/5)
• Full STCW training and ENG1 Medical
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat training
• Passenger vessel experience is preferred

Interested?

This is a full‑time, permanent position within the Fleet Deck department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e‑mail or postal service.

If you have any questions regarding the position or about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Alison, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [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 5,100 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company. 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.