Deck Apprenticeship Program

Are you ready for an adventure at sea? Join Stena Line as a Deck Trainee and experience the perfect blend of new experiences, work life balance and career growth.

As a Deck Trainee Apprentice, you’ll dive into our comprehensive Skills Development Program under an Apprenticeship Agreement. This unique opportunity allows you to:

• Gain Technical Expertise: Acquire essential knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Develop Practical Skills: Learn and apply new skills in real-world settings.
• Enhance Interpersonal Abilities: Build the functional and social skills needed for a successful maritime career.

Our program combines on-the-job training with classroom learning, ensuring you get the best of both worlds. Practice and perfect your skills in a real work environment while receiving excellent maritime training and education.

The apprenticeship will begin on 3^rd February 2025.

Must haves:

18 years old at the time of application

Must have the right to work in the UK and be resident in the UK

Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both spoken and written forms.

Course Content:

Maritime sector overview

Survival in the water during maritime emergencies

Emergency first aid in response to maritime accidents or medical emergencies

Maritime security

Maritime employment environmental health and safety practice

Vessel fire prevention and firefighting

Vessel ropework anchoring and mooring operations

Securing a vessel for passage

Vessel construction and stability

Basic vessel watchkeeping

Control Operation of Survival Craft and Rescue Boat

In Addition Apprentices will also be required to complete the following courses :

Functional skills levels 1&2 in literacy and numeracy, Employer Rights and Responsibilities, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills, Enclosed Spaces, Designated Security Duties, Efficient Deck Hand Certificate, STCW Basic Safety Training and ENG1 Medical Examination.

Who you are

At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. All of our apprentices have the responsibility for our passengers’, and their own safety onboard. You need to be open to new challenges, have a positive outlook, and an ability to connect with people. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Interested?

Our vessels depart from Holyhead, Dublin, Belfast, Cairnryan, Liverpool, Fishguard and Rosslare.

To apply, please register your profile and send in your application in English as soon as possible but no later than 11^th of November 2024. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service.

If you have any questions regarding the program or the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Alison Mackay, Talent Acquisition Partner at alison.mackay@stenaline.com

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 6,100 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 sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.