Chief Officer

Role overview

Stena Line is hiring a Chief Officer for the Stena Britannica in Harwich, England. This is a full-time permanent position within the Deck department, offering strong work-life balance and opportunities to progress.

Key duties

• Oversee the areas assigned by the Master and remain directly accountable to the Master for carrying out your duties.
• Perform duties within the vessel’s emergency organisation as required.
• Complete onboard maintenance tasks in line with the Planned Maintenance Program.
• Stay fully conversant with the ship’s operating and navigation procedures.
• Identify risks to the vessel, people and environment, and put suitable safeguards in place.
• Inform the Senior Master about any incident, accident, injury, near miss, hazard, or defect in machinery or equipment, especially safety equipment.
• Understand and follow the relevant procedures and requirements in the SMS stored in the DOCMAP system.
• Take an active interest in the responsibilities above your rank so you can step up confidently and remain hands-on.

What the role offers

Stena Line describes itself as a trusted connector between people, places and societies, helping passengers and goods move where they need to go. The company highlights a supportive environment and a strong emphasis on balance, development and reliability.

Benefits

• Concessionary ferry travel across the Irish Sea
• Discounted rail travel in the UK and across Europe
• Company pension and life assurance
• Roster pattern of 24 weeks onboard each year and 28 weeks off each year, including 4 rostered weeks of annual leave
• Recognition scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health Cash Healthcare plan, including online GP access, cashback for selected health and dental treatments, and gym memberships
• Ongoing training, coaching and development with opportunities to progress to Chief Engineer

What Stena Line looks for

The company values a welcoming, caring and reliable approach, alongside leadership, listening skills, teamwork and clear communication. You are expected to understand the business and customers, give constructive feedback, and support the development of yourself, your team and the wider business.

Certification requirements

• STCW Elementary First Aid
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
• Master’s Unlimited COC, which must be held at the time of application

Preferred certifications

• Crowd Management Training
• Passenger Safety Training

Application notes

Applicants should submit an English CV as soon as possible. The company does not accept applications by email or post because of GDPR requirements. Recruitment or staffing agencies are not invited to support this hiring process.

About Stena Line

Stena Line is a major sustainable shipping company operating Europe’s extensive route network for passenger and freight transport. The organisation employs more than 5,900 people across Scandinavia, the UK and the Baltics. It aims to maintain a safe, flexible and inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all applicants.