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Department: Technical Services

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

Salary: £39,239.36

Are you ready to step into a role where leadership, hands‑on work and safety all come together? Join Stena Line in Holyhead as a Port Maintenance Team Leader and play a key part in keeping our port operations safe, efficient, and running smoothly every day.

As a Port Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll be the on‑site lead for a workgroup, taking responsibility for coordinating tasks, ensuring safe working practices, and delivering maintenance activities across the port. From inspections and repairs to supporting other departments and contractors, no two days look the same. If you enjoy practical work, problem‑solving, and guiding others, this role offers the perfect blend of responsibility and variety.

At Stena Line, we put safety first and treat each other with care and respect. You'll join a dedicated Technical Services team that values teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement. Expect a supportive environment, the chance to build new skills, and opportunities to make a real impact on the day‑to‑day operation of the port.

• Lead an allocated workgroup and act as the responsible permit holder.
• Liaise with Technical Services management to agree work scopes and methods.
• Ensure safe control of work areas at all times.
• Carry out routine maintenance to support safe port operations.
• Maintain records and documentation for port assets and machinery.
• Conduct general inspections and upkeep across port facilities.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels, especially for adverse weather response.
• Complete general repairs within your capability.
• Support external contractors working on site.
• Undertake any additional tasks as directed by line management.

You’ll be part of a hands‑on, collaborative team that plays a vital role in keeping the port operating safely and efficiently. Work will be varied—often outdoors and sometimes in challenging weather. Some tasks may require confined space entry or access by boat, with all appropriate training and equipment provided. Weekly work schedules will guide your tasks, but no two weeks.

As a Stena Line employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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

We’re looking for someone reliable, safety‑focused, and confident in leading others. You’ll bring experience from a construction or maintenance environment and be comfortable acting as the main point of contact for your workgroup. If you’re punctual, proactive, and enjoy taking ownership of tasks while supporting your team, you’ll fit right in.

• Clean driving licence
• Basic educational or vocational training
• Previous experience in construction or maintenance
• Experience leading a work team or work party
• Strong Health & Safety awareness
• Reliability, punctuality, and the right skills and attitude to perform the role

• Knowledge of permits and safety documentation
• Experience with temporary works
• Ability to interpret and work from drawings
• Machine driving certificates (telehandler, forklift, tractor & trailer, etc.)
• CSCS or similar Health & Safety qualifications

This is a full‑time, permanent position based in Holyhead within our Technical Services department. Apply by registering your profile and sending your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 5th January 2026. We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis—so don’t wait! Please note: Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email or postal service.

If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, contact Phil Howarth, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at phillip.howarth@stenaline.com. We kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment.

Stena Line is a leader in sustainable shipping with one of Europe’s most comprehensive route networks. Our 6,100 colleagues across Scandinavia, the UK, the North Sea and the Baltics work together to connect people, places, and businesses safely and efficiently.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.