Engine Trainee Apprenticeship Programme

KNOW ANYONE THAT DREAMS ABOUT WORKING AT SEA?

As the leader of sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 6200 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company. We believe it is up to us where we want to go next and how far we want to go. The journey starts with us.

We take good care of our customers, each other and all other valuable resources. 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.

Working at Stena Line means having a safe and stable workplace and a great work-life balance. 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.

An Apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme under an Apprenticeship Agreement. It allows the apprentice to gain technical knowledge and real practical experience, along with functional and personal skills, required for their immediate job and future career. These are acquired through a mix of learning in the workplace, formal off the job training and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context.

Course Content:

• Survival in the water during maritime emergencies.
• Emergency first aid in response to maritime accidents or medical emergencies.
• Maritime security
• Maritime sector overview
• Maritime employment environmental health and safety practice.
• Vessel fire prevention and firefighting.
• Basic vessel watchkeeping
• Control Operation of Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
• In Addition Apprentices will also be required to complete the follow:
• Functional skills in literacy and numeracy.
• Employer Rights and Responsibilities
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Enclosed Spaces
• Designated Security Duties
• Engine Watchroom Rating Certificate
• STCW Basic Safety Training
• Unrestricted ENG1 Medical

Who you are

At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. In our apprentices we like to see use of initiative, creativity and enthusiasm within all aspects of their position. Your ability to provide a consistently high standard of service is of course important, but so is a passion for the role you will be placed in. All of our apprentices have the responsibility for our passengers’, and their own safety onboard. You need to be open to new challenges, have a positive outlook, and an ability to connect with people. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications:

18 years old at the time of application

Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Interested?

Our vessels depart from Holyhead, Dublin, Belfast, Cairnryan, Liverpool, Fishguard and Rosslare.

The apprenticeship programme will take place in Fleetwood and will start on Monday 25th January 2027.

To apply, please register your profile and send in your application in English as soon as possible but no later than the of 27^th November 2026. 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 the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Ricky McGarrigle, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at [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.