Port Service Operative Birkenhead (Nights)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Ready to be part of the team that keeps Birkenhead moving through the night?

At Stena Line, our Birkenhead Port Operations Team plays a vital role in keeping freight moving and communities connected across the Irish Sea. We're looking for dependable, safety-focused individuals to join our permanent night shift team, helping ensure our vessels are loaded, unloaded and turned around safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on operational role where you'll work behind the wheel of specialist port equipment and as part of a close-knit team that keeps our overnight operations running smoothly.

Whether your experience comes from transport, logistics, agriculture, warehousing or heavy vehicle operations, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with one of Europe's leading ferry companies.

What you'll be doing

• Safely operate a Tugmaster to transfer trailers on and off vessels.
• Assist with vessel loading, unloading and mooring operations.
• Marshal freight vehicles within the port environment.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and operational efficiency.
• Follow established operational procedures and safe systems of work.
• Undertake training on new equipment and processes as required.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth overnight port operations.

Working Pattern

This role follows a fixed night shift pattern:

21:00 – 07:00, Tuesday to Friday

Working a consistent overnight schedule provides predictability and stability, allowing you to plan your time outside of work with confidence while benefiting from a regular long weekend.

What we're looking for

You are someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and thrives in an operational environment. Safety is second nature to you, and you're comfortable working both independently and as part of a team during night operations.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience operating large vehicles or machinery, including:

• HGVs
• Tugmasters
• Agricultural machinery
• Plant equipment
• Other large commercial vehicles

You'll also have:

• A full, clean driving licence.
• Strong communication skills.
• A positive and reliable approach to teamwork.
• A commitment to safe working practices.
• Previous experience in logistics, transport or port operations (desirable but not essential).

Why join Stena Line?

As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Concessionary travel on Irish Sea and North Sea routes.
• 75% discount on UK rail travel.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Wellbeing cash plan, including dental, eye care and health screening.
• Discounts on gym memberships and fitness programmes.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a leading international organisation.
• Opportunities for paid overtime, subject to operational requirements.

Interested?

This permanent position is based at 12 Quays, Birkenhead, within our Ports & Terminals department.

Successful candidates will participate in a dedicated 4-5 week training programme, delivered by our experienced in-house trainers, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to succeed in the role.

To apply, register your profile and submit your CV (in English) before midnight on Friday 24^th August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

To ensure secure and structured processing of personal data, applications can only be accepted through our online recruitment system.

We kindly decline approaches from recruitment and staffing agencies for this vacancy.

About Stena Line

With over 5,100 employees across Scandinavia, the UK and the Baltics, Stena Line is one of Europe's leading ferry companies, connecting people, places and businesses through a comprehensive passenger and freight network.

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to reach their full potential. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and to foster a diverse and inclusive working environment.