KNOW ANYONE THAT DREAMS ABOUT WORKING AT SEA?
Deck & Engine Cadetship Programmes commencing September 2025
Are you ready for an adventure at sea? We’re looking for people to come aboard the Stena Line team and enjoy the benefits of a life less ordinary.
What you will experience
Stena Line wants to continue to be a safe, flexible, and attractive employer. We believe a great work/life balance will create the best environment for us to be creative and productive. We think of the big little things that can take us further and create an even greater experience for our customers. Step by step, Stena Line transforms the sea transport industry and moves towards our vision, Connecting Europe for a sustainable future.
What does a cadetship include and why choose Stena Line?
- A fully sponsored Deck/Engine programme for three years including tuition and training
- Experienced support throughout your cadetship, you will have a designated training coordinator ashore throughout the programme
- You will receive a competitive training allowance
- Excellent on-board training from our onboard teams
- Job Opportunities on successful completion of your cadetship as a Junior Officer
Deck Cadet
We offer a number of Higher National Diploma Deck cadetships. As a deck officer cadet, you will be a part of the ship's management team, you will learn vessel steering and navigation and ensure the overall safe operation of our vessels. Subjects on this course include Bridge watchkeeping, stability, chartwork and emergency response & communications.
Engineering Cadet
We offer a number of Higher National Diploma Engine cadetships. As a marine engineering cadet, you will learn about the maintenance of the vessel’s engine room and mechanical machinery. Subjects on this course include, marine legislation, marine propulsion, thermodynamics, and workshop skills.
Electrotechnical Cadet
We offer a number of Foundation Degree Electro-Technical cadetships. As an Electro Technical cadet you will learn about the running and maintenance of our vessels electro-technical equipment. Subjects on this course include mathematics for electrical engineers, engineering science, radio communications and electrical principles and systems.
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 with an open positive attitude. You should welcome new challenges and use your previous experience to benefit your team.
You are caring; you are a true team player who collaborates well with colleagues and other stakeholders.
We also believe you are reliable; you create results and see through everything you do.
The Must-haves
A minimum of four National 5’s/GSCE at grade C or above which must include Maths, English and a Science based subject
Hold a valid UK/EEA Passport
Have been a resident of the UK for the last 36 months
Interested?
Our vessels depart from Belfast, Cairnryan, Holyhead, Dublin, 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 28th April. 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 please contact Rachel, Senior Training Coordinator at [email protected] or the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Alison Mackay, Talent Acquisition Partner at [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 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 safe and sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.