Port Maintenance Operative

Stena Line; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concessionary travel

Pension & life assurance

Wellbeing cash plan

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous training

Gym discounts

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Stena Line is seeking a Port Maintenance Operative to provide on-site maintenance support for the Technical Services team and help keep port facilities and machinery safe and operational. You will join a close-knit team, learn new skills, and take on varied tasks across the port.

The role offers outdoor work across weather conditions, with training provided for access by boats and in confined spaces. This is a full-time, permanent position within our Port Operations/Technical Services team.

Qualifications

• Basic educational or vocational training in construction, maintenance or a similar practical environment.
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.
• Good attention to health and safety.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing requirements.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Qualified painter and decorator or equivalent experience.
• Relevant machinery or plant driving certificates (e.g., Telehandler, Forklift, Tractor & Trailer).
• Health and Safety training.
• CSCS or similar certification for construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and respond to defects across the port to support safe and efficient operation.
• Carry out general inspections and upkeep of the port, reporting issues to Supervisor.
• Operate machinery and equipment when trained and qualified.
• Maintain maintenance documentation for port machinery and equipment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external contractors, ensuring work is safe and to standard.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Team player

Education

Basic educational or vocational training

Tools

Telehandler certificate

Forklift certificate

Tractor & Trailer certificate

CSCS card

Health and Safety training

Job description

At Stena Line, we work together to transform our business and achieve our vision – Connecting Europe for a sustainable future. Great teamwork and a friendly atmosphere are in our DNA. We are true problem-solvers and are always up for a new challenge.

Are you practical, reliable and safety-focused, with experience in maintenance, construction or a similar environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and play an important role in keeping our port operations running safely and efficiently?

As a Port Maintenance Operative, you will provide on-site maintenance support to our Technical Services team, helping to maintain the port, respond to defects and ensure our facilities and machinery are kept in a safe and operational condition. you'll work as part of a close-knit team where no two days are necessarily the same, with opportunities to learn new skills and take on a variety of tasks.

The journey starts with us – come join our family!

Some of your key responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and respond to defects across the port to support the safe and efficient operation of the site.
• Carry out general inspections and upkeep of the port, identifying and reporting any issues as directed by your Supervisor.
• Operate machinery and equipment where appropriately trained and qualified to complete allocated tasks safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records to support the ongoing operation and servicing of port machinery and equipment.
• Work alongside colleagues and external contractors, providing assistance where required while ensuring all work is carried out safely and to the required standards.

What you will experience

As a Port Maintenance Operative, you'll be part of a team that plays an important role in keeping our port operations running safely and efficiently.

The role offers variety, with tasks and priorities changing depending on the current workload and operational requirements. Weekly work schedules will provide details of the tasks to be completed, but flexibility is important as priorities can change.

A large proportion of the role will involve working outdoors and in varying weather conditions. Some tasks may require you to use boats to access work areas, with suitable equipment and training provided. There may also be occasions where you are required to work in confined spaces, with appropriate training and equipment provided.

This is an opportunity to develop your practical skills, gain experience across a range of maintenance activities and work within a supportive team environment.

• Fantastic work-life balance
• Concessionary travel on any route on the Irish Sea/North Sea
• 75% discounts on UK rail travel
• Company pension & life assurance scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and equipment
• Wellbeing cash plan where you can claim back expenses for dental, eyesight testing, health screening and much more
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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, our values of Welcoming, Caring and Reliable guide us in our everyday work and the challenges we face.

We are looking for someone who is practical, dependable and willing to learn, with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Requirements:

• Basic educational or vocational training, or demonstrable previous experience within a construction, maintenance or similar practical environment
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
• Good attention to detail and a strong awareness of health and safety
• Able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, attributes, training and experience required to fulfil the role
• Willingness to learn new skills, take on new tasks and adapt to changing operational requirements
• Comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions
• A qualified painter and decorator or ecquivalent experience
• Relevant machinery or plant driving certificates, such as Telehandler, Forklift Truck or Tractor & Trailer
• Health and Safety training
• CSCS or similar certification for working on construction sites

Previous experience operating machinery or working within a port, construction, engineering or maintenance environment would be advantageous.

Interested?

This is a full-time, permanent position within our Port Operations/Technical Services team.

If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, please contact Phil Howarth at [e-mail]

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.

Any other tasks as agreed with Line Management.

Location: United Kingdom/Ireland,Holyhead

Last day of application: October, 12, 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.