Deputy Harbour Master

Location: Fishguard
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (pro-rata, depending on experience)
Contract: Part time, permanent
Working Pattern: 2 days per week

Join Stena Line as our Deputy Harbour Master in Fishguard – supporting safe, efficient, and compliant marine operations!

At Stena Line, we are committed to excellence in maritime operations and safety. As our Deputy Harbour Master based in Fishguard, you will play a key role in supporting the Regional Harbour Master in the day-to-day management of port operations, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a maritime professional looking for a part-time role with real impact, contributing to the safe and effective running of one of our key ports.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Support the Harbour Master in ensuring safe navigation and port operations in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the management of marine craft operations, including Pilot Boats (where applicable) and other port assets.
• Contribute to emergency response planning and act as a key contact during marine incidents.
• Monitor and maintain aids to navigation (AtoNs), issuing Local Notices to Mariners as required.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe working practices across marine operations.
• Support training compliance and ensure marine staff have the necessary equipment and communication tools.
• Assist with conservancy duties, dredging operations, and marine maintenance planning.
• Provide on-site support during serious marine incidents, including outside of rostered hours, to ensure effective incident management and operational continuity.

What you will experience

As Deputy Harbour Master, you’ll work closely with the Regional Harbour Master and wider marine team to ensure the smooth and safe operation of Fishguard Port. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape safe practices and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time working arrangements
• Concessionary travel on any route on the Irish Sea/North Sea
• 75% Discounts on UK Rail travel
• Company pension & life assurance scheme
• Wellbeing cash plan (dental, optical, health screening, etc.)
• Discounts on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Who you are

You’re a safety-conscious maritime professional with a strong understanding of port operations and marine regulations. You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and able to support a busy operational environment with confidence and professionalism.

Requirements

• Relevant maritime qualification (e.g. STCW certification or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of COLREGs and port marine safety codes
• Experience in marine operations, vessel movements, or port management
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to contribute to emergency planning and incident response

Interested?

This is a part-time, permanent position based in Fishguard within our Fleet Operations department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English by 3^rd July 2025. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don’t delay your application.

Please note that due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, feel free to contact Kathryn Gallagher, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [email protected].

About Stena Line

As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line operates Europe’s most comprehensive route network, connecting people, places, and businesses. With over 5,900 employees across Scandinavia, the UK, and the Baltics, we are committed to safety, sustainability, and service excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion in everything we do.