Port Maintenance Operative

Stena Line; Holyhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping company is seeking a Port Maintenance Operative in Holyhead. This full-time, permanent role involves performing maintenance, operating machinery, and assisting contractors. You'll be part of a Technical Services team that values safety and collaboration. Ideal candidates will have safety awareness, adaptability, and attention to detail. A clean driving licence and relevant experience are advantageous. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including travel discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Concessionary travel on Irish Sea/North Sea routes

75% discount on UK Rail travel

Company pension & life assurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing cash plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence is required.
• Experience in construction or maintenance is preferred.
• Training in Health & Safety (CSCS or similar) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and respond to defects.
• Maintain documentation for port machinery.
• Operate machinery and assist contractors on-site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Basic educational or vocational training

Previous experience in construction/maintenance

Tools

Telehandler

Forklift

Tractor & trailer

Job description

Department: Technical Services

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

Salary: £33,917

About The Role

As a Port Maintenance Operative at Stena Line, you’ll play a vital part in keeping our port operations running smoothly. This role is all about variety—one day you might be carrying out routine maintenance, the next you could be assisting contractors or operating machinery. If you enjoy practical work and being part of a team that keeps things moving, you’ll love this job.

Why you’ll love working here

You’ll join a company that values safety, teamwork, and reliability. At Stena Line, we care about our people and offer opportunities to learn new skills, work on diverse tasks, and contribute to a business that connects people and places across Europe.

Some Of Your Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and respond to defects within the port to ensure safe operations.
• Work to Health & Safety standards at all times.
• Maintain documentation and records for port machinery.
• Conduct general inspections and upkeep of port facilities.
• Operate machinery as required and qualified for.
• Assist external contractors during on‑site works.
• Take on additional tasks as agreed with your line manager.

What You Will Experience

You’ll be part of our Technical Services team—a group that values collaboration and problem‑solving. The atmosphere is supportive and hands‑on, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. Expect a mix of outdoor work, occasional projects involving boats or confined spaces (with full training provided), and a culture that prioritises safety and care.

Benefits

As a Stena Line employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Concessionary travel on Irish Sea/North Sea routes
• 75% discount on UK Rail travel
• Company pension & life assurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, digital fitness, and equipment
• Wellbeing cash plan (dental, eye tests, health screening, etc.)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, coaching, and career development

Who You Are

At Stena Line, your personality matters as much as your skills. For this role, we’re looking for someone reliable, safety‑conscious, and adaptable. You’ll need attention to detail and a willingness to learn new skills as tasks evolve. Being punctual and a good team player is essential—because together, we make things happen.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence.
• Basic educational or vocational training, or previous experience in construction/maintenance.
• Good safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing work scopes.
• Desirable: Machine driving certificates (telehandler, forklift, tractor & trailer), Health & Safety training (CSCS or similar).

Interested?

This is a full‑time, permanent position based in Holyhead within our Technical Services department. Apply by registering your profile and sending your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 5th January 2026. We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis—so don’t wait!

Please note: Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email or postal service.

If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, contact Phil Howarth, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at [e-mail].

We kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment.

About Stena Line

Stena Line is a leader in sustainable shipping, with Europe’s most comprehensive route network for passengers and freight. Our 6,100 employees across Scandinavia, the UK, the North Sea, and the Baltics keep everything connected—helping people and goods reach their destinations safely and efficiently. We embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome all applicants.