Hotel Repairman
Are you an Engine rating looking for a great work-life balance? Stena Line is recruiting Engine Ratings with passenger vessel experience to join the team on our Fishguard - Rosslare route!
As a Hotel Repair Man, you will work with planned maintenance jobs, operational duties and general maintenance of vessel parts managed by the Chief/ Second engineer.
Some of your key responsibilities:
- Acting in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel's emergency organisation.
- Be familiar with the relevant parts, procedures and requirements of the SMS contained within the DOCMAP system.
- Overhauling and maintaining galley equipment and machinery.
- Performing maintenance and repair of all piping related to hotel operations, such as fresh water, black water, grey water, pulper, drains, etc.
- Conducting steelwork, including stainless steel fabrication, and pipe fittings.
- Maintaining tools and records of maintenance activities.
- Adhering to environmental policies and reporting any malfunctions to supervision.
- The role requires knowledge in repair and maintenance of laundry equipment, plumbing equipment in galleys, welding, including Gas, Electric, TIG, and MIG, lathe machine, milling machine, and more. The position also demands the ability to work independently or as part of a team and to complete work orders issued by the Engine Foreman in a safe and efficient manner
What you will experience
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. The role involves various working hours as the vessel runs on a 24-hour schedule.
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)
- Employee 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 to be part of a small hard-working & dedicated engine team.
The Must-Haves
- Fluent in English
- Basic STCW training and ENG1 certificates
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat training
- Engine Watch Rating certificate (III/4) OR Able Seafarer Engine (III/5) CoC
- Passenger vessel experience is preferred but not essential
Interested?
We have full-time, permanent positions within the Stena Nordica 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, Talent Acquisition Partner, [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.
Published: August, 25, 2026
Category: Engine
Location: United Kingdom/Ireland, Fishguard
Employment: Permanent employment
Last day of application: September, 08, 2026
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