Junior Chief Engineer

Are you an Engineer looking for a great work life balance with excellent career advancement opportunities? Stena Line are looking for a Junior Chief Engineer to join the team on our Fishguard/Rosslare route.

As a Junior Chief Engineer you will be directly responsible for the safe and efficient running of the engine room, predominantly during night hours. You will be required to deputise for the Chief Engineer (days) as required by the rosters and you will be directly accountable to the Fleet Superintendent and the Senior Chief Engineer in the execution of your duties.

Your tasks as a Junior Chief Engineer are diverse and as such you will have the opportunity to use and develop your problem-solving skills in a wide range of scenarios. In this role you are responsible for:

• Acting in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel’s emergency organisation.
• Carrying out maintenance on board in accordance with the vessel’s Planned Maintenance Program.
• Being familiar with the ship’s operating and technical procedures.
• Managing all identified risks to ship, personnel and environment and establish any appropriate safeguards.
• Reporting to the Senior Chief Engineer any incident/accident relating to injury or potential hazard aboard along with any deficiencies in machinery or equipment particularly safety equipment.
• Putting measures in place to lower the risk of incident/accident relating to injury or potential hazards on board.
• Being familiar with the relevant parts, procedures and requirements of the SMS contained within the DOCMAP system.
• Helping to train junior engineers to ensure we have strong teams and having the ability to step up when needed.

 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 business 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 crew. We believe a great work/life balance will create the best environment for us to be creative and productive. 

• Workplace pension scheme
• Working onboard for 24 weeks per annum (inclusive of 4 rostered weeks annual leave)
• Concessionary ferry travel vouchers
• Discounted UK and European rail travel
• Cash Healthcare plan including access to online GP, cash back on dental and some medical treatments, discounted gym memberships.
• Excellent conditions onboard – ensuite cabin, free internet access for crew, gym onboard, 3 meals per day prepared onboard by our excellent galley team.
• Enhanced Parental leave policy
• Excellent opportunities for career progression with opportunities to step into the Chief Engineer role

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

You are caring; you are a true team player who collaborates well with colleagues and other stakeholders. You will put time and effort to knowing their team and understand what motivates them.

 We also believe you are reliable; you create results and see through everything you do. With great communication you will always address the “why” something is happening. 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:

Essential Certification:

• STCW Elementary First Aid
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
• Chief Engineer Unlimited COC – applicants must hold this certification at the time of application
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Preferred Certification:

• Crowd Management Training
• Passenger Safety Training
• High Voltage – Management Level

  Interested? 

This is a full-time, permanent position based on Stena Nordcica within our Engine department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than 20th January 2025. Recruitment is ongoing, so do not wait with your application. 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 Coordinator, [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 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, 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 safe and sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.