Deck, Engine and Electo-technical Cadetship

Do you dream of working at sea?

Stena Line will be commencing Deck & Engine Cadetship programmes in September 2026. 

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 Cadetship

We offer a number of Deck cadetships. As a deck officer cadet you will be a part of the ships 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 Cadetship

We offer a number of 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 Cadetship

We offer a number of 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

Successful candidates must be able to obtain an unrestricted ENG1 certificate before commencing on the program

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 6th July. 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 recruitment process please contact [email protected] .

Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment.

About Stena Line
Stena Line is one of Europe's leading ferry companies with approximately 40 vessels and 19 routes in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean operating 25,700 sailings each year. Stena Line is an important part of the European logistics network and develops new intermodal freight solutions by combining transport by rail, road and sea. Stena Line also plays an important role in tourism in Europe with its extensive passenger operations. The company is family-owned, was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gothenburg. Stena Line has 6,200 employees and an annual turnover of 19.5 billion SEK.   

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.