Fleet Master

Are you a Master looking for a great work-life balance with excellent career advancement opportunities? Stena Line is looking for an experienced Master with ferry experience to join our fleet pool!

In this role, you will be a key support to our deck teams onboard while developing your skills and knowledge on our vessels. The role has no set location; you will have the opportunity to work on all of our Irish Sea vessels.

Some of your key responsibilities: 

The Master has the overall responsibility and ultimate authority to ensure the safety of the vessel, crew and cargo, and the protection of the Environment. In this rank, you will safeguard the interests of the Company to the fullest extent of their authority.

The Master is accountable for the everyday management and running of the vessel. They are the Company’s onboard representative and are responsible for implementing the Company Safety, Health and Environmental Policy and ensuring compliance with the Company Safety Management System.

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 businesses 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 our crew. We believe a great work/life balance will create the best environment for us to be creative and productive. By holding your Master (Unlimited) CoC you are in an excellent position for career advancement with opportunities for time in Master roles. See some of our other benefits below:
- Travel expenses paid, including travel time
- 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
- PEC Bonus Scheme

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, welcoming, caring, and reliable guide you in your everyday work and the challenges you face.

We believe you are a welcoming leader with an open positive attitude. You are an active listener who can give constructive feedback.

 You are caring; and a true team player who collaborates well with colleagues and other stakeholders. You support your colleagues and build long-lasting relationships.

We also believe you are reliable; creating results and seeing through everything you do. You can work independently and make quick decisions. You will know our customers and understand the business.

As a leader at Stena Line, you are responsible for developing yourself, your people, and our business.

Qualifications:
- Valid STCW training and ENG1 certificate
- Master's Unlimited COC
- Proven ship handling and command experience on ferries

Interested?  
This is a full-time, permanent position based within our Irish Sea Fleet. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible. Please do not hesitate with your application.

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, [email protected] .

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 the 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, all actively supporting the daily business.

Our purpose is 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 businesses 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.