Deck Officer

Overview

Are you a Deck Officer looking for a great work‑life balance with excellent career advancement opportunities? Then we have the perfect role for you! Stena Line is hiring a Deck Officer to join the team on our Holyhead‑Dublin route!

As a deck officer, you are responsible to the master and are accountable for the execution of your duties. As a Third Officer, you are responsible for:

• Your designated areas of responsibility as allocated by the Chief Mate/Master.
• Acting in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel’s emergency organisation.
• Carrying out maintenance on board as directed by the vessel’s Planned Maintenance Program.
• Being familiar with the ship’s operating and navigational procedures.
• Managing all identified risks to ship, personnel, and environment and establishing appropriate safeguards.
• Reporting to the Chief Officer, any incident or accident relating to any injury or potential hazard aboard along with any deficiencies in machinery or equipment, particularly safety equipment.
• 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 an ability to be hands‑on.
• Bridge Navigating Officer.
• Loading and unloading the vessel.

Stena Line wants to continue to be a safe, flexible, and attractive employer and has a variety of benefits for the crew. We believe a great work/life balance will create the best environment for us to be creative and productive. By holding your Officer of the Watch Unlimited CoC or Chief Officer Unlimited CoC you are in an excellent position for career advancement with the opportunity to gain experience.

• 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.

• Welcoming – an open positive attitude, ready to face new challenges.
• Caring – a true team player who collaborates well with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Reliable – create results and see through everything you do.

• Valid STCW Training and ENG1 certificate.
• Officer of the Watch Unlimited CoC.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.

• Passenger Safety Training.
• Crowd Management Training.

Passenger vessel experience is preferred for this role.

United Kingdom/Ireland, Holyhead

June 16, 2026

If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Alison, Talent Acquisition Partner,