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Job Post Details

Port Service Operative - job post

Stena Line
3.8 out of 5 stars
12, Tower Road, Birkenhead CH41 1FE
£33,927 a year - Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • £33,927 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Overtime

Location

12, Tower Road, Birkenhead CH41 1FE

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Referral programme
  • Financial planning services
  • Employee discount
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free parking
  • Store discount
  • Company pension

Full job description

Port Service Operative
Salary - £33,927
Contract - Permanent Full Time

Are you ready to be part of the team that keeps Birkenhead moving?
At Stena Line, our Port Operations Team in Birkenhead plays a vital role in keeping Europe connected through safe, efficient, and reliable freight and passenger services. This is a hands-on operational role where your skills behind the wheel and your teamwork mindset will make a real impact.

Whether you come from a background in farming, transport or heavy vehicle operations, we are looking for promising and experienced candidates who are keen to develop in a role that offers stability and clear working patterns within one of Europe's leading shipping companies.

Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a Tugmaster to transfer trailers on and off vessels.
- Assist with mooring and vessel loading/unloading procedures.
- Marshal freight and passenger vehicles for embarkation and disembarkation.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety across port areas.
- Follow structured operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Adapt to training on new equipment and systems.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth port operations.

Working Pattern
This role follows a structured rota with clearly defined working hours of 40 hours per week and scheduled days off, offering predictability and balance to support your commitments outside of work.

What we're looking for?
You’re a safety-first professional with experience operating large vehicles like HGVs, Tugmasters, or agricultural machinery. You enjoy hands-on work, are quick to adapt, and bring a strong team spirit to every shift. Your communication skills and customer-focused mindset make you a great fit for our port operations team.

- Experience operating large vehicles (HGVs, Tugmasters, or similar).
- Previous work in port operations or logistics is a plus.
- Full, clean driving licence.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Commitment to safety and following structured procedures.

Stena Line Employee Benefits
- Concessionary travel on Irish Sea/North Sea routes
- 75% discount on UK Rail travel
- Company pension & life assurance
- Discounts on gym memberships, digital fitness, and equipment
- Wellbeing cash plan (dental, eye tests, health screening, etc.)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training, coaching, and career development
- Opportunities for paid overtime subject to operational demands

Interested?
This permanent role is based in 12 Quays, Birkenhead within our Ports and Terminals department.

To apply, register your profile and submit your CV (in English) before midnight on Tuesday 14th July 2026. We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait!

Successful candidates will take part in a tailored 4-5 week training programme, delivered by our dedicated in-house trainers to ensure you're fully equipped for the role.

To ensure secure and structured processing of your personal data, we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.

We kindly decline offers from recruitment or staffing agencies for this role.
About Stena Line
Stena Line is a leader in sustainable shipping, with Europe’s most comprehensive route network for passenger and freight transport. Our team of over 5,100 employees across Scandinavia, the UK, and the Baltics is shaping the future of shipping — together.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and supported.

Pay: £33,927.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Financial planning services
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount

Work Location: In person

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