Hotel Repairman

We are currently recruiting a Hotel Repairman to join the team on Stena Nordica. This role will allow you to use your skills to provide support to the engine room team while having the opportunity to develop within a supportive setting on our Fishguard - Rosslare route.

As an Engine Rating, you will work with planned maintenance jobs, operational duties and general maintenance of parts of the vessel managed by the Chief/ Second engineer. The job also includes cleaning, painting, and greasing.  You will work closely with the Deck, Onboard Sales and Services, and Galley teams to ensure our guests have the best possible experience.

Some of your key responsibilities:

- Acting in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel's emergency organisation.

- Carrying out engine room watch-keeping duties as directed.

-Carry out daily inspection of crew and passenger accommodation spaces report/rectify any faults found. Work with onboard management to ensure problems are rectified in a timely manner as not to impact on service. Work with onboard management to ensure sufficient spares for critical equipment are kept onboard.

- Carrying out engine room fire and safety patrols as directed. 

- Assisting in the maintenance of all engine room firefighting and safety equipment as directed by the second engineer.

-Carry out maintenance/repairs of all fixture and fittings in crew, passenger and galley related spaces. This will include toilet vacuum systems, fresh and grey water systems. Help out in the engine room as and when required.

- Be familiar with the relevant parts, procedures and requirements of the SMS contained within the DOCMAP system.

- Take an active interest in the duties above your rank to ensure confidence in stepping up and the ability to be hands-on.

What you will experience

The role involves various working hours as the vessel runs on a 24-hour schedule. Onboard you have access to the gym, communal crew areas where you can spend time relaxing with your colleagues and fantastic food cooked by our chefs.

Benefits

- 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

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 are looking for someone with the right attitude to learn new things and improve themselves within a well-organised innovative and safety conscious organisation. Someone who is comfortable being self-dependent and keen also to be part of a small hard-working & dedicated engine team.

Qualifications

Fluent in English

Basic STCW training and ENG1 certificates

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats training

Engine Watch Rating certificate (III/4) OR Able Seafarer Engine (III/5) CoC

Passenger vessel experience is preferred but not essential.

Experience in roles including plumbing, carpentry, welding and general maintenance is preferred.  

Interested?

This is a full-time, permanent position within our engine department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible. 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 you are welcome to contact Alison, [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 transporting 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 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 sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.